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White Paper
 K700
20
February 2004
Connectivity
Positioning
The basic cost-efficient positioning method 
available in 2G networks relies on measuring 
round-trip time. In 2G it is called Cell-ID + TA 
(Timing in Advance).
Time difference measurement, involving several 
base stations, can be used to obtain a more 
accurate position.
Positioning methods are already used to support 
location-based information services such as 
©YellowPages, restaurant guides, traffic 
information, directions and friend finder 
applications. Typically WAP, SMS or voice has been 
used as delivery mechanisms. Java and MMS will 
add new possibilities to deliver attractive location-
based applications.
GPRS
The introduction of GPRS was a big step in the 
evolution of the GSM networks for enhancing the 
capabilities of data communication. Data traffic has 
increased (over both wired and wireless networks), 
with the growth in demand for Internet access and 
services paralleling that of mobile communications. 
We can now see that the demand for fast Internet 
access is the key driver for coming generations of 
wireless multimedia and entertainment services.
GPRS is able to take advantage of the global 
coverage of existing GSM networks. Applications 
developed for GPRS have been deployed on a 
large scale and have thus reaped the associated 
benefits.
With a GPRS subscription, transmission capacity is 
only used when data “packets” are sent or received 
via a connection.
Instead of occupying an entire voice channel for 
the duration of a data session, the K700 sends and 
receives data in small packets, as needed, much 
like IP on the Internet. Thanks to this, the phone 
appears to be always online, using transmission 
capacity only when data is sent or received. The 
phone is compatible with GPRS R97.
The phone uses up to four time slots for receiving 
data, and two slots for transmitting. 
Phone identity information and characteristics of 
the connection are described in the PDP (Packet 
Data Protocol) context. This information is stored 
both in the phone and in the mobile network, so 
that each phone is identified and “visible” to the 
system.
Using GPRS has many advantages, for example:
Cost efficient
Use transmission capacity only when needed, 
thus reducing costs.
WAP over GPRS
Access the Internet via WAP at high speed.
E-mail over GPRS
Remain connected to an e-mail system while 
reading and preparing messages, (which are 
then sent at high speed).
Data communication
Transfer data and access the Internet or an 
intranet with a PC, PDA or handheld device 
connected via Bluetooth wireless technology, 
infrared or cable.
Provide settings
Receive GPRS configuration settings from the 
provider OTA (over the air), making manual con-
figuration unnecessary.
User-controlled settings
Take advantage of full user control in the data 
connections menu, establishing multiple 
descriptions and accessing advanced settings 
for GPRS.