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, remote SyncML, Java application
downloading, and the PC dial-up.
S e t t i n g s
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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.
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).