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Download Solution PDFEDGE stands for
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TNPSC Group 2: Official PYP 2015
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2 : Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution.
Key Points
- EDGE
- EDGE stands for 'Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution'.
- It is also known as Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution.
- GSM stands for 'Global System for Mobiles'
- EDGE is a digital mobile phone technology that transmits data rates as a backwards-compatible extension of GSM.
- It is considered a pre-3G radio technology.
- It can be used for any internet connection.
Additional Information
- Compact-EDGE is a variant used in a portion of the Digital AMPS network spectrum.
- It delivers higher bit rates per radio channel.
- Hence, EDGE results in a thrice in capacity and performance compared with GSM/GPRS connection.
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