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13:21 Jul 29, 2001 |
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na | Sometimes French texts include english acronyms... Could this be the case? |
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GPRS Explanation: GPRS = General Packet Radio Service The same acronym is used in French. See examples: "On attendait depuis déjà quelques années le lancement en France de la technologie mobile de génération dite "2,5": le GPRS. Diminutif de General Packet Radio Service, ce protocole réseau s'appuie sur un mode de transmission de données par paquets - distinct de celui des communications vocales. Objectif : offrir aux terminaux mobiles une connexion Internet permanente... et environ 7 fois plus rapide que le GSM actuel. " - http://solutions.journaldunet.com/0105/010523sfr.shtml "The General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is a new nonvoice value added service that allows information to be sent and received across a mobile telephone network. It supplements today's Circuit Switched Data and Short Message Service. GPRS is NOT related to GPS (the Global Positioning System), a similar acronym that is often used in mobile contexts. " "General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is an enhancement to existing GSM and TDMA networks that introduces packet data transmission, enabling "always on" mobility. This means that users can choose to be permanently logged on to e-mail, Internet access and other services, but do not have to pay for these services unless sending or receiving information. When EDGE is added to GPRS, these data rates will increase up to 384kbit/s." Reference: http://www.gsmworld.com/technology/gprs.html Reference: http://www.ericsson.com/3g/how/gprs.shtml |
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Sometimes French texts include english acronyms... Could this be the case? Explanation: GPRS.General Packet Radio Service GPRS Generalized Partial Response Signaling GPRS Global Packet Radio Service (less common) GPRS Global Personnel Recovery System Just an idea. Perhaps it fits your text. Regards, BSD |
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