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GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a mobile data service that extends GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) networks to support internet connectivity and data transmission. Often referred to as 2.5G, GPRS enables services such as web browsing, email, MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), and basic app data exchange by transmitting data in packets rather than continuous streams. It offers theoretical download speeds of up to 114 kbps, though real-world speeds are typically lower. GPRS marked a significant step toward mobile internet access before being succeeded by faster technologies like EDGE, 3G, and 4G.
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