EDGE is an acronym for Enhanced Data (rates) for GSM Evolution, and is also known as EGPRS which is an acronym for Enhanced GPRS, i.e. an extension of GPRS.
Since EDGE is based on GPRS which is a GSM technology, EDGE uses timeslots, and can reach a theoretical maximum speed of 473.6kbps using 8 timeslots.
EDGE has been deployed in various parts of South Africa by Vodacom, MTN and CellC; South African consumers can realistically expect to reach a maximum Download speed of 236.8kbps consuming 4 timeslots.
Since EDGE is based on GPRS which is a GSM technology, EDGE uses timeslots, and can reach a theoretical maximum speed of 473.6kbps using 8 timeslots.
EDGE has been deployed in various parts of South Africa by Vodacom, MTN and CellC; South African consumers can realistically expect to reach a maximum Download speed of 236.8kbps consuming 4 timeslots.