GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Question:
Can you please explain the difference between GSM and GPRS?
Answer:
GSM:
☆ Uses one among 7 slots
☆ Connecting resources to each unit from remote location to the back office is done through a direct dial up
☆ Circuit switched mode of operations
☆ Dedicated channel all the way to the destination is provided to the customer
GPRS:
☆ Uses as many as 4+1 time slots
☆ Does not claim any resources until some data is sent. The information is divided into packets
☆ Packet switched mode of operations
☆ One or more dedicated channels are assigned by the operator specifically for shared use
☆ Uses one among 7 slots
☆ Connecting resources to each unit from remote location to the back office is done through a direct dial up
☆ Circuit switched mode of operations
☆ Dedicated channel all the way to the destination is provided to the customer
GPRS:
☆ Uses as many as 4+1 time slots
☆ Does not claim any resources until some data is sent. The information is divided into packets
☆ Packet switched mode of operations
☆ One or more dedicated channels are assigned by the operator specifically for shared use
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