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GPRS Last modified: Tuesday, January 22, 2002

Short for General Packet Radio Service, a standard for wireless communications which runs at speeds up to 115 kilobits per second, compared with current GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) systems' 9.6 kilobits. GPRS, which supports a wide range of bandwidths, is an efficient use of limited bandwidth and is particularly suited for sending and receiving small bursts of data, such as e-mail and Web browsing, as well as large volumes of data. Sponsored listings AT&T Enterprise Solutions - The Most Innovative Network Mngmnt Capabilities in Telecommunications. Now Is A Great Time to Switch and Save - Get the Charter Business BundleŽ and save over 40%* off standard monthly rates when you order Internet, Telephone and Cable TV. Wireless - BearCom is a nationwide wireless equipment dealer and integrator. Visit our Website for the latest special offers and promotions.

An Overview of GPRS News and information about GPRS from the GSM Association. GPRS White Paper A white paper from Cisco that explains the technical details of GPRS