Edge; Gprs - ProSoft ICX35-HWC User Manual

GSM Communication (AT&T®)
User Manual
7.5

EDGE

EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) provides end-to-end packet
data services with an enhanced connectivity building on GPRS technology and
using the established GSM networks. EDGE provides higher transmission rates
and better transmission quality for data than GPRS. EDGE can carry data at
speeds typically up to 384 kbit/s in packet mode.
When EDGE is not available, your ICX35-HWC will fall back to GPRS for the
connection to your cellular provider to provide continued connectivity.
7.6

GPRS

General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is packet-switched with many users
sharing the same transmission channel, but only transmitting when they have
data to send. This means that the total available bandwidth can be immediately
dedicated to those users who are actually sending at any given moment,
providing higher utilization where users only send or receive data intermittently.
GPRS provides speeds of 30-70 kbps with bursts up to 170 kbps.
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ICX35-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway
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April 21, 2016
3G/4G LTE