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EDGE :
Definition: EDGE takes GSM even further. GSM, which stands for Global System for
Mobile communications, reigns as the world’s most widely used cell phone technology.

EDGE, which stands for Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution, is a faster version of
GSM. EDGE is a high-speed 3G technology that was built upon the GSM standard.

EDGE networks are designed to deliver multimedia applications such as streaming

television, audio and video to mobile phones at speeds up to 384 Kbps. Such speeds still
pale in comparison, though, to standard DSL and high-speed cable access today.

EDGE delivers a boost of more than three times the capacity and performance over GSM.

The EDGE standard was first launched in the United States in 2003 by Cingular, which is
now AT&T, on top of the GSM standard. AT&T, T-Mobile and Rogers Wireless in
Canada all use EDGE networks.
Also Known As: Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
Examples:
AT&T uses the EDGE technology standard.

EDGE vs GPRS...

The EDGE The Big Fight...

EDGE, or the Enhanced Data Rate for Global
Evolution, is the new mantra in the Global
Internet Connectivity scene. EDGE is the new
name for GSM 384. The technology was
named GSM 384 because of the fact that it
provided Data Transmission at a rate of 384
Kbps. It consists of the 8 pattern time slot, and
the speed could be achieved when all the 8
time slots were used. The idea behind EDGE
is to obtain even higher data rates on the
current 200 KHz GSM carrier, by changing
the type of the modulation used.
The current scenario clearly states that EDGE
will definitely score higher than GPRS. The
former, allows its users to increase the data
speed and throughput capacity, to around 3-4
times higher than GPRS.
Secondly, it allows the existing GSM or the
TDMA carriers to give the sophisticated 3G
services. And with 1600 Million subscribers of
GSM in over 170 countries, offer the full Global
Roaming, anywhere between India to Japan
and to San Fransisco.

Based on an 8 PSK modulation, it allows higher

bit rate accross the air Interface.
Now, this is the most striking feature.
EDGE, as being once a GSM technology,
One Symbol for every 3 bits. Thus, EDGE Rate
works on the existing GSM or the TDMA
= 3x GPRS Rate.
carriers, and enables them to many of the
3G services.
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Although EDGE will have a little technical If one looks at these features, the thinking can't
impact, since its fully based on GSM or the be stopped that really, EDGE is over GPRS,
TDMA carriers, but it might just get an EDGE
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but this is the time where the IMT-UMTS come

over the upcomming technologies, and into action. The technology that is providing
ofcourse, the GPRS. With EDGE, the Always On feature of the Internet, and an
operators and service providers can offer excellent billing sub-system, clearly shall be
more wireless data application, including preferred for 3G. The technology has to
wireless multimedia,e-mail (Web Based), Web change, and its a matter of time, when it takes
Infotainment, and above all, the technology of over. Thus, the point here is that GSM has to
Video Conferencing. go, and we must be ready for the final Adieu!
Now all these technologies that were named
earlier, were the clauses of the IMT-UMTS 3G
Package. But, with EDGE, we can get all
these 3G services on our existing GSM
phones, which might just prove to be a boon to
the user.

What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using Mobile Phones

A mobile phone (also known as a wireless phone, cell phone, or cellular telephone[1]) is
a short-range, electronic device used for mobile voice or data communication over a
network of specialised base stations known as cell sites. In addition to the standard voice
function of a mobile phone, telephone, current mobile phones may support many
additional services, and accessories, such as SMS for text messaging, email, packet
switching for access to the Internet, gaming, Bluetooth, infrared, camera with video
recorder and MMS for sending and receiving photos and video. Most current mobile
phones connect to a cellular network of base stations (cell sites), which is in turn
interconnected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) (the exception is
satellite phones).

Advantages:
• you can carry a mobile phone with you so you don't miss important calls
• if you are lost, you can call for directions
• if you are in an accident, you can call the police or ambulance - and if the phone has a
camera, you can take pictures of the accident
• you can listen to music, text, play games when you're bored
• most mobile phones have a calculator and a phone book
• you can use a mobile phone to call your customers or boss if you are running late to a
meeting
Disadvantages:
• mobile phones can be expensive
• they can damage your ear
• sometimes the reception is poor in some areas, limiting your connectivity (you can't talk
underground or on planes)
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• people use bluetooth and the camera in bad ways

• people use the phone while they are driving, and this can cause problems

Mobile telephony standards

0G (radio
MTS · MTA · MTB · MTC · IMTS · MTD · AMTS · OLT · Autoradiopuhelin
telephones)

AMPS
AMPS · TACS · ETACS
family
1G
Other NMT · Hicap · Mobitex · DataTAC

GSM/3GPP
GSM · CSD
family

3GPP2
CdmaOne (IS-95)
family
2G
AMPS
D-AMPS (IS-54 and IS-136)
family

Other CDPD · iDEN · PDC · PHS

GSM/3GPP
HSCSD · GPRS · EDGE/EGPRS
family
2G
transitional
3GPP2
(2.5G, CDMA2000 1xRTT (IS-2000)
family
2.75G)
Other WiDEN

3GPP UMTS (UTRAN) · WCDMA-FDD · WCDMA-TDD · UTRA-TDD

family LCR (TD-SCDMA)
3G (IMT-
2000)
3GPP2
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (IS-856)
family

3G 3GPP
HSDPA · HSUPA · HSPA+ · LTE (E-UTRA)
transitional family
(3.5G,
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3GPP2
EV-DO Rev. A · EV-DO Rev. B
family
3.9G)
Other Mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e-2005) · Flash-OFDM · IEEE 802.20

3GPP
LTE Advanced
family
4G (IMT-
Advanced)
WiMAX
IEEE 802.16m
family

unconfirme
5G unconfirmed
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