Understanding GPRS: the GSM packet radio service

The General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), a data extension of the mobile telephony standard GSM, is emerging as the first true packet-switched architecture to allow mobile subscribers to benefit from high-speed transmission rates and run data applications from their mobile terminals. A high-level description of the GPRS system is given with emphasis on services and architectural aspects.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2000
• Where: CN
• Authors: Brahim Ghribi, Luigi Logrippo
• Keywords: CN 2000, General Packet Radio Service, Mobile Telephony Standard, True Packet-switched Architecture