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.
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.
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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).