History GSM was designed for voice, not data. It did not provide direct access to the Internet and it had a limited capacity of 9600 bauds per second. The limitations of Circuit Switched Data (CSD) also included higher costs. GPRS opened in 2000 as a packet-switched data service embedded in the channel-switched cellular radio network GSM. GPRS extends the reach of the fixed Internet by connecting mobile terminals worldwide.
histoRy gsM Was DesiGnED For voICE, Not data. it dId not PRovidE dIreCt accesS TO the inTErnet AND it hAd A LIMitEd capacITy of 9600 BaUDs PEr second. the limitaTIoNs OF cIrCUIT sWItched dATa (csd) aLSo IncludEd HighER coSts. gprs OPeNed in 2000 As a packet-sWiTChed data sErviCe emBedDed IN tHe chanNel-switcHEd cellUlAr radio nEtWORk GsM. gPrs ExtENdS the rEacH of The fiXed inTerNet by cOnNEctinG mObilE tErminAls WorLdwIde.