Explain GPRS

Explain GPRS

- Short form of General Packet Radio System.
- GPRS is the next generation of GSM, and the basis of the 3G networks.
- A packet oriented data service available to users of GSM and IS-136 type mobile phones.
- It complements the existing services like circuit-switched cellular phone connections and the SMS.
- Shortest set-up time is added for ISP connections.
- An optimized mobile service for sending and receiving information across a mobile telephone network, with less cost.
- GPRS provides data rates of mobile telephony and moderate speed data transfer, using unused TDMA channels.
- GPRS does not need dial-up modem connection.
- Sending and receiving e-mails, surfing internet are among the features of GPRS.
What signals are transferred in GPRS?
GPRS uses 2.5 generation of GSM signals, The radio interface is the same that of GSM....
How are GPRS terminals classified?
The GPRS services are classified into 12 service classes as per the duration of the time slots occupied / frame......
Explain the different coding schemes used in GPRS and their importance.
Multiple Access Coding Scheme: Multiple access scheme is used in GPRS based on the FDD and TDMA....
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