GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) will mean being continuously connected to networks and be able to access information and entertainment services as and when you wish. You will only be charged for data received or transmitted and not for simply being connected as is currently the case with CSD (Circuit Switched Data). It is the perfect compliment to technologies such as MMS.

GPRS makes use of packet switching technology. By way of data transfer it can use multiple time slots for optimal performance instead of single time slots. Data is transmitted in short bursts across an IP network providing fast transmission speeds.

Phones such as the Nokia 6310 shown on the right will be able to transmit at up to 43.2 Kbps with HSCSD (High-Speed Circuit Switched Data) meaning faster transmission of MMS and email. With Bluetooth® included you'll also be able to use it as a wireless modem.

Other digital cellular technologies include CDMA, GSM and TDMA

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