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EDGE Enhanced Data GSM Environment OR Enhanced
Data for Global Evolution. EDGE is an enhanced
version of GPRS that enables the delivery of
multimedia and other broadband applications to
mobile devices. It is designed to deliver data
downloads at rates up to 237 kbps and is
considered an evolutionary step to 3G/UMTS.
Firewall A hardware or software boundary that protects
a network or single computer from unwanted
outside traffic.
GPRS General Packet Radio Service. GPRS is a packet
based broadband service with download speeds
up to 86 kbps. GPRS is considered an
evolutionary step to more advanced
technologies such as EDGE and WCDMA.
HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access. HSDPA is
an enhanced version of WCDMA that supports
broadband connections with download speeds
up to 7.2 Mbps. This enhanced 3G technology
enables the download of highbandwidth
multimedia files, high resolution graphics, and
other complex files, and viewing email
attachments at broadbandlike speeds.
ISP Internet Service Provider. Also referred to as the
service carrier, an ISP provides Internet
connection service.
IP Internet Protocol. The mechanism by which
packets are routed between computers on a
network.