What is GPRS ?
- General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
- Enhancement to the existing digital GSM voice-based network
- Conveys data across the mobile network using IP-based packet switching
- “Always on” - more efficient utilisation of network resources
- Higher data rates (up to 40kb initially) than existing GSM circuit switched technology (9.6kb)
- Stepping stone to high bandwidth third-generation mobile networks (UMTS)