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Data Capabilities for GSM Evolution to UTMS

Overview GSM evolution to the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) not only supports a broad range of data services, but it does so with minimum new investment and in a spectrally efficient fashion that maximizes revenue and profit potential. This white paper first describes the data capabilities and data mechanisms of GPRS, EDGE, and UMTS, including the efficiency of the data services. Topics include radio technology, the core network, and key features. The paper then quantifies performance and capacity of these services. Finally, the paper describes how operators can evolve their networks from GSM to UMTS. This paper also contrasts capabilities with those of other cellular technologies.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Rysavy Research	File Format	PDF
Date Published	November 2002	Downloads	1
Format	White Papers
Topics	Mobile - Wireless Communications, TDMA - CDMA, GSM

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