GPRS (2.5G) / UMTS (3G)

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MobiHealth
GPRS (2.5G) / UMTS (3G)

• Always on (compare with ADSL / cable)
• No (long) setup time
• Other side can initiate (push)
• Pay per data (not per time)
• Speed
• GPRS Measurement data speech
• UMTS Streaming video
• Both assymetric

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MobiHealth
General issues (also for GSM)

• Location information (Know where the user is)
• GSM not very detailed
• GPRS / UMTS more detailed
• Everywhere
• Nationwide / Worldwide coverage

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