Packet data (GPRS)
General packet radio service (GPRS) is a network service that allows mobile phones to send and receive data
over an Internet protocol (IP)based network. It enables wireless access to data networks such as the Internet.
The applications that may use packet data are MMS, video streaming, browsing sessions, e-mail, Push to talk,
remote SyncML, Java application downloading, and the PC dial-up.
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To define how to use the service, select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Connectivity
>
Packet data
>
Packet data
connection
and from the following options:
When needed
— to set the packet data connection to established when an application needs it. The connection
will be closed when the application is terminated.
Always online
— to set the phone to automatically connect to a packet data network when you switch the
phone on.
or indicates that the GPRS or EGPRS service is available. If you receive a call or a text message
or make a call during a packet data connection,
or
indicates that the GPRS or EGPRS connection is
suspended (on hold).