GPRS
Objective
Introduction
Gprs features
Gprs network Architecture
How does Gprs works
Protocol supported
Gprs class types
Gprs Advantages
Limitation of Gprs
OBJECTIVE
To Discus about the Gprs overview
Discuss about basic Gprs Concepts and How it works
Explain about the benefits of Gprs
Explain about the Gprs Limitation
Discus and explain Gprs class types
Explain Application of Gprs mobile Network
INTRODUCTION
What is GPRS?
General packet radio service (GPRS) is a packet oriented mobile data
service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global
system for mobile communications (GSM).
GPRS provides fast data rates and continuous connection to the internet
for GPRS capable devices.
GPRS uses a more efficient way of sending and receiving data information.
Unlike circuit switched services, it doesn't require a dedicated channel for
the length of the data transmission .
GPRS was originally standardized by European Telecommunications
Standards Institute (ETSI) in response to the earlier CDPD and i-mode
packet-switched cellular technologies. It is now maintained by the 3rd
Generation Partnership Project (3GPP
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All these new or enhanced services and
technologies lead to one goal,
Third Generation (3G) mobile internet technology
(integrated voice and data services).
GPRS is part of a series of technologies that are
designed to move 2G networks closer to the
performance of 3G networks.
In order for telecommunication companies to
achieve this, they must first implement
intermediary technologies towards true 3G such
as General Packet Radio System (GPRS) and
Enhanced Data Rates for GSM (Global System
GPRS FEATURES
SPEED -GPRS enables high-speed access to internet-based content and
services via a mobile terminal.
using all eight timeslots at the same time is thrice as fast as current
data transmission systems.
IMMEDIACY
GPRS facilitates instant connections whereby information can be sent
or received immediately as the need arises, subject to radio coverage.
No dial-up modem connection is necessary.
NEW APPLICATIONS, BETTER APPLICATIONS
GPRS facilitates several new applications that have not previously been
available over GSM networks due to the limitations in speed of Circuit
Switched Data (9.6 kbps) and message length of the Short Message
Service (160 characters).
GPRS NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
The GPRS architecture can be implemented over an
existing GSM network, protecting the operators'
investment.
GPRS is the first technology to introduce packet
switching to the world of mobile communications in
a meaningful, large scale context.
As a GPRS user you will have a choice of methods
to connect to the GPRS network - by far the most
common method will be via the Internet. For larger
users you may connect your company LAN to the
GPRS networks using leased lines or Frame Relay
virtual circuits.
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Gprs network includes:
GPRS mobile station modes and classes
Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)
Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN)
Border Gateway (BG)
Protocol stacks between the various
GPRS network elements
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HOW DOES GPRS WORKS
GPRS is a network overlay to the existing cellular network. It uses
the nature of IP transmissions to its advantage. Because IP traffic is
made of "packets", the network does not need to have continuous
data transmission. Thus, IP traffic can easily share the channels. A
user may be receiving or transmitting data while another one is
reading information. The second user does not need to use the
channel during this time, and it makes packet networks more
efficient than circuit-switched networks (2G), where the channel
would be in use, regardless of the user transmitting or not.
Each channel is divided into eight time slots, with a maximum data
transmission of 13.4Kbps. One of these time slots is used for
control, and normal allocation would reserve two slots for voice
traffic as well. Asymmetric traffic (more download than uploads)
dictates the distribution of the remaining time slots:
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PROTOCOL SUPPORTED
GPRS supports the following protocols:
Internet protocol (IP). In practice, built-in mobile browsers use
IPv4 since IPv6 was not yet popular. When TCP/IP is used, each
phone can have one or more IP addresses allocated. GPRS will
store and forward the IP packets to the phone.
Point-to-point protocol (PPP). In this mode PPP is often not
supported by the mobile phone operator but if the mobile is used
as a modem to the connected computer, PPP is used to tunnel IP
to the phone. This allows an IP address to be assigned
dynamically to the mobile equipment.
X.25 connections. This is typically used for applications like
wireless payment terminals, although it has been removed from
the standard. X.25 can still be supported over PPP, or even over
IP, but doing this requires either a network based router to
perform encapsulation or intelligence built in to the
end-device/terminal; e.g., user equipment (UE).
GPRS CLASS TYPES
The class of a GPRS phone determines the speed at which data can be
transferred. Technically the class refers to the number of timeslots
available for upload (sending data from the phone) or download
(receiving data from the network).
Devices supporting GPRS are divided into three classes:
Class A
devices are capable of simultaneous voice and data transmission.
Can be connected to GPRS service and GSM service (voice, SMS),
using both at the same time. Such devices are known to be available
today.
A true Class A device may be required to transmit on two different
frequencies at the same time, and thus will need two radios. To get
around this expensive requirement, a GPRS mobile may implement
the dual transfer mode (DTM) feature. A DTM-capable mobile may
use simultaneous voice and packet data.
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Class B
Devices support one type at a time, and switch
automatically between data and voice .
Can be connected to GPRS service and GSM service (voice,
SMS), but using only one or the other at a given time.
During GSM service (voice call or SMS), GPRS service is
suspended, and then resumed automatically after the GSM
service (voice call or SMS) has concluded. Most GPRS
mobile devices are Class B.
Class C
Devices support one type at a time, and require user
intervention to switch between data and voice.
Are connected to either GPRS service or GSM service
(voice, SMS). Must be switched manually between one or
GPRS ADVANTAGES
Surfing the net; emailing; all through
the mobile.
Fast transmission of text documents,
spreadsheets, photographs and
illustrations; mobile chatting and on-
line games.
A round the clock net connection, even
when you are on the move.
LIMITATION OF GPRS
LIMITED CELL CAPACITY FOR ALL USERS
There are only limited radio resources that can be deployed for
different uses- use for one purpose precludes simultaneous use for
another. For example, voice and GPRS calls both use the same
network resources. The extent of the impact depends upon the
number of timeslots, if any, that are reserved for exclusive use of
GPRS.
SPEEDS MUCH LOWER IN REALITY
Achieving the theoretical maximum GPRS data transmission speed of
171.2 kbps would require a single user taking over all eight timeslots
without any error protection. Additionally, the initial GPRS terminals
are expected to be severely limited- supporting only one, two or
three timeslots. The bandwidth available to a GPRS user will
therefore be severely limited.
GPRS APPLICATION & SERVICE OFFERED
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)
Push to talk over cellular (PoC)
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)
Point-to-Multipoint (P2M) service: point-to-multipoint
multicast and point-to-multipoint group calls.
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Applications
GPRS promises to provide and maintain constant
voice and data communications while the user is on
the move. The main draw of GPRS is its expected
ability to provide a variety of new and unique
services to mobile wireless subscribers. The GPRS
network build-up will support applications that drive
these new and unique services. Following is a list of
both consumer and corporate applications that can
be enabled on a GPRS mobile network:
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Communications – E-mail; fax; unified messaging;
intranet/Internet access
Value-added services (VAS) – Information services; games
E-commerce – Retail; ticket purchasing; banking; financial
trading
Location-based applications – Navigation; traffic
conditions; airline/rail schedules; location finder//////
Vertical applications – Freight delivery; fleet management;
sales-force automation
Advertising
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CHAT
TEXTUAL AND VISUAL INFORMATION
STILL IMAGES
MOVING IMAGES
WEB BROWSING
AUDIO
JOB DISPATCH
CORPORATE EMAIL
INTERNET EMAIL
REMOTE LAN ACCESS
FILE TRANSFER
HOME AUTOMATION
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