EDGE is a method related to packet data transmission in GSM networks
EDGE is an extension of GPRS technology (in addition to the EDGE name, the term EGPRS - Enhanced GPRS is also used), the radio interface has been improved, thanks to which the data transfer rate has been increased approximately three times (theoretically up to 296 kbit/s in most modern systems) and the ability to dynamically change the packet transfer rate depending on transmission conditions.
The EDGE technology specification was developed by the 3GPP Standardization Consortium, which is responsible for developing GSM (2G) and UMTS standards (the so-called third generation system). EDGE is sometimes referred to as 2.5G technology because, having become part of the capabilities offered by GSM, it is part of the evolution between the two standards.
Services offered with EDGE edit
EDGE is a technology related to data transmission, and therefore it offers not specific services, but their delivery capabilities. Due to the significant increase in data transfer speed (compared to its predecessor, GPRS), many previously available services can be provided with higher quality, and new ones previously reserved for UMTS systems may also appear.
Examples of services: Internet access, corporate local area networks, banking services, streaming (music, movies, sports and news programs, concert reports, etc.), audio-video calls, online games, instant messaging, and more.
Data transfer rate using EDGE technology
Currently, most GSM radio networks allow the use of up to 4 time slots for transmission to a terminal or base station.
In ideal conditions:
The terminal has 4 time slots allocated for transmission
. There are no other terminals sending/receiving packets over these channels
. The transmission quality is very good, allowing the use of the MCS-9 scheme.
The data transfer rate can reach 4 * 59.2 kbit/s = 236.8 kbit/s. The latest solutions offer 5 time intervals for transmission to the terminal, resulting in a maximum theoretical data transfer rate of 296 kbit/s (5 * 59.2).
In real-world conditions, time intervals can be shared with other users, in addition, the transmission quality (and, as a result, the choice of encoding method and the appropriate transmission rate) is limited by the conditions of signal propagation (weather conditions, topography, interference associated with tall buildings, distance from the base station, and even the speed of movement of the subscriber - for example, using EDGE on a fast-moving train). 1xBet offers new customers a special welcome bonus. Sign up on their website using the 1xbet promo code and receive VIP bonuses - up to €1950 + 150 free spins on casino and 130% up to €130/$145 on sportsbook. Enter this code in the registration form to get a 100% welcome bonus up to 130$. Enter our bonus code for 1XBET in the registration form and claim exclusive bonuses for casino and sports betting.
