EDGE: a technology assessment

Author

Yallapragada, Rao ; Kripalani, Vera ; Kripalani, Anil

Author_Institution

QUALCOMM Inc., San Diego, CA, USA

fYear

2002

fDate

15-17 Dec. 2002

Firstpage

35

Lastpage

40

Abstract

EDGE is a narrowband wireless data technology evolution for GSM networks. Some GSM and TDMA operators plan to deploy EDGE as an evolution from GPRS to provide higher data rates and sector throughput. EDGE and GPRS are interim steps for these operators as they evolve to 3G technologies. The paper provides an assessment of EDGE (enhanced data rates for GSM evolution) technology in an era of increasing data demand and scarce spectral resources. Mainly, the paper addresses the question of the viability of EDGE from technical design, performance, implementation, and deployment points of view. EDGE offers higher data rates compared to GPRS but requires better radio propagation conditions. The paper analyzes the spectrum efficiency of the technology, the sector throughput and the extent of the availability of higher data rates offered by EDGE.

Keywords

cellular radio; data communication; packet radio networks; time division multiple access; 3G technologies; EDGE; GPRS; GSM networks; TDMA; enhanced data rates for GSM evolution; narrowband wireless; radio propagation conditions; sector throughput; spectrum efficiency; technology assessment; Electronic mail; Environmental economics; GSM; Ground penetrating radar; Pricing; Radio frequency; Radio propagation; Spine; Telephone sets; Throughput;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Personal Wireless Communications, 2002 IEEE International Conference on

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7569-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICPWC.2002.1177241

Filename

1177241