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To: laodeng who wrote (92952)	1/30/2001 10:59:24 AM
From: foundation	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 152472

is GPRS a requirement for wcdma or just an unnecessary intermediate step? ---------- lao, Technically, it's an optional intermediate step - like EDGE. Mostly, GPRS is a way to extend functioning of existing 2G networks (and associated investments) prior to evolving to 3G. Proponents suggest that Operators learn valuable experience with GPRS packet data technologies, etc. that will help them with 3G. The same, however, could be argued for 1x overlays on GSM networks. ben