General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
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General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
GPRS is high-speed packet data technology
Developed for GSM systems
It will increase data transmission speeds from the current 9.6 Kbps to over 100 Kbps
Cost-effective to remain constantly connected
No need to dial up a separate ISP
Type of data capabilities planned for “third generation” cellular networks, but years ahead of them -- according to GSM consortium
Supports Internet Protocol (IP) and X.25 protocol