GPRS And EDGE for Smartphones

The General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is providing mobile data service to the users of 2G cellular communication system. It is also used in the Global system of mobile communication (GSM), as well as in the 3G system. The 2G cellular systems, in combination with GPRS are known as 2.5G, as it is a technology followed in between the second and the third generation of mobile telephony. As for further enhancement of data transmission rates, GSM evolution or Enhanced GPRS is employed. Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) is a recognized 3G radio technology by the ITU.

EDGE is utilized by GSM networks, which are compatible with all upgraded systems. To be precise, EDGE technology helps to enhance the speeds for browsing internet and downloading data. The system provides three times faster speed than GPRS. However, GPRS is used for services while EDGE is applied when the smartphone is used for browsing the internet.

Innovative ideas incorporated in the mobile telephony are in fact, redefining the system and its applicability. The promoters of these new mobile phones are providing EGPRS (EDGE) and GPRS products to support the integration of the new ideas into the systems. These data transport 2.5G mediums are contributing towards optimum data rates in the wireless mobile systems. As the market demands are increasing for the most sophisticated products throughout the world, the new technologies are much sought after products by the operators.

The consumers find the new systems as essential features to facilitate easier access to internet and also for sending and receiving e mails through the mobile devices. The service providers will be able to offer complete services and solutions through the next generation mobile phones. According to the surveys, the new technologies are made use of by 147 countries through 363 mobile network operators, which is an indication of the popular response to them.

The subscribers are bestowed with many benefits apart from high rate of data transfer, which contribute to higher mobility and productivity. Audio/video streaming and downloading of video files are among other features offered. The users can achieve up to 236 kbps, provided they have supporting devices and network availability. WAP, MMS, MMI, content download, etc are also added benefits at no additional subscriptions.

The users should verify, whether their areas are covered by EDGE technology. They can visit the websites of service providers to ensure the availability of the innovative technology to the mobile devices. The most remarkable feature is that the user will be connected to GPRS network permanently but need pay only for the data transfer. The users will be able to receive calls while surfing the WAP or internet.