GPRS chips use general packet radio service (GPRS), a standard for wireless communications with a throughput rate of 115 kilobits (kbps) per second. GPRS represents an enhancement to global system for ...

It is used for mobile internet, MMS and other data communications. In theory the speed limit of GPRS is 115 kbps, but in most networks it is around 35 kbps. Informally, GPRS is also called 2.5G.

To meet the growing needs for efficient new wireless services without the upgrading of systems to 3rd generation technology, two new standards were created: general packet radio service (GPRS) and ...