WHAT IS GPRS?

General packet radio service (GPRS) is defined as a mobile communications standard that operates on 2G and
3G cellular networks to enable moderately high-speed data transfers using packet-based technologies.

GPRS was originally standardized by European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) GPRS usage is
typically charged based on volume of data transferred, contrasting with circuit switched data, which is usually
billed per minute of connection time. Sometimes billing time is broken down to every third of a minute. Usage
above the bundle cap is charged per megabyte, speed limited, or disallowed.

Services offered:
 GPRS extends the GSM Packet circuit switched data capabilities and makes the following services possible:
 SMS messaging and broadcasting
 "Always on" internet access
 Multimedia messaging service (MMS)
 Instant messaging and presence-wireless village Internet applications for smart devices
 through wireless application protocol (WAP).
 Point-to-point (P2P) service: inter-networking with the Internet (IP).
 HOW DOES GPRS WORK?
 GPRS adds several new essential features to aid the end-to-end transmission of IP-based data packets. The GSM
standards created GPRS, which resulted in a structure with specified attributes, interfaces, and inter-network
operations for roaming assistance.

 GPRS enhances the architecture of the GSM standard to enable packetized communication services at speeds up to
114 kbit/s in reality. Data transmission uses the network whenever it is essential because of the packet transfer
mode. As a result of the GPRS standard, users could be paid based on the volume exchanged instead of the
connection length, allowing them to remain connected without incurring further charges.
 ADVANTAGES OF GPRS

Advantages of GPRS
• A high-speed data transfer cost is offered to mobile devices through General Packet
Radio Service or GPRS.
• Web browsing, email sending and receiving, and online shopping are just a few of
the online services that GPRS users can access while they are on the move.
• Because GPRS is always operational, customers can access the internet quickly and
without any problems without utilizing dial-up.
• GPRS offers a cost-effective approach to transmitting statistics because it only
charges for the volume of data transferred, not for the amount of time spent
online.
• GPRS offers users a flexible option because it functions well with a variety of mobile
devices.