Wireless Generation Technology Rate Breakdown

Issue:

Need a quick reference for typical data rates associated with common wireless generation technologies (2G through 3G).

Product Line:

N/A (General reference / informational)

Environment:

N/A (General wireless networking reference)

Cause:

Wireless technologies are often referenced by “generation” (2G/2.5G/2.75G/3G), but the associated technology name and typical throughput may not be obvious without a quick lookup.

Resolution:

Use the following rate breakdown as a reference:

• 2G — GSM (CSD): 9.6 kbits/s
• 2.5G — GPRS: 115 kbits/s
• 2.75G — EDGE: 384 kbits/s
• 3G — UMTS:
  • Rural: 114 kbits/s
  • Urban: 384 kbits/s
  • Building: 2 Mbits/s

Released for: Schneider Electric Philippines