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GPRS - Access everywhere
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a wireless
technology that uses the existing mobile phone network to allow
laptops and handhelds, have always on connectivity, everywhere *)
Most tier 1 telecommunication providers offer GPRS connections.
The map of GPRS coverage in Australia follows broadly GSM availability.
Rates, service and options differ by carrier, but generally you
can expect to be able to access GPRS from anywhere you can get
a mobile phone signal.
With GPRS you can :
- Send and receive e-mail - in a taxi, at the airport, anywhere.
- Access the web, the company intranet and your corporate network.
- Download files, upload orders and update databases.
- Check stock levels, manage sales figures and more.
GPRS enables you to do all this in real time, increasing your business
productivity and efficiency.
Connecting to the GPRS network
You need a GPRS enabled device and a GPRS account with a telecommunications
provider to access the service. Simply Wireless can help you select
the hardware you'll require as well as set you up on an appropriate
data plan.
Many mobile phones now come with GPRS connectivity built in. Bluetooth
makes it possible to share your phone's internet connection (GPRS)
with trusted laptops or handheld's. Some PDA's have built in GPRS
which allow them be online.
How fast and how secure
Most GPRS devices afford connections similar to a dial up modem.
Devices usually have four, but some have 10 GPRS channels, each
allowing 9.6Kbps . Typically you'll connect to GPRS at approximately
40Kbps.
With corporate GPRS plans telecommunications providers offer VPN
pass-through meaning Triple DES secure data transfers. GPRS is becoming
increasingly popular in MS Exchange environments.
GPRS Coverage Worldwide
GPRS is available in most of the world except the US. Now it's
possible to connect in New Zealand and in early 2003 European
countries services will be accessible by Australian travelers
using international roaming agreements.
Indicative Costing's
Once connected to GPRS you can be online all day for no additional
charge. You pay for the data you transfer only, costs vary by
provider and plan, but expect to pay approximately 1 cent for
each kb you transfer. There are applications which allow you to
manage data transfers while on GPRS. Australian telecommunications
providers are starting to unveil uncapped GPRS plans which will
broaden the uptake of GPRS.
If you would like to know more about GPRS technologies, please
give our team a call on 1300 888 166
*) GPRS covers approximately 95% of Australia's population
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