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**Iphone** · 29-Mar-2007, 01:46 AM

I would like confirm my thinking on how GPRS works and how it can be utilised in software applications.

I am wanting transfer data between two PC's every 5-10 mins and understand GPRS is the best method for this because you pay for the amount of data you trans instead of the time connected so you can be 'always connected'.

Both PC's do NOT have a standard internet connection so I plan to use a GPRS modem on each pc with GPRS enabled sim cards from Vodafone.

Please correct me if I'm wrong or you can think of a better solution.

Now, this is where I get a little confussed...

Is the only way to transfer data via GRPS with TCP/IP?

Is GPRS just a connection to the internet? (via vodafone in this case)

To communicate via TCP/IP i would need the IP address for each GRPS modem / sim card, right?

Should vodafone provide a static IP for each sim card, if not how does that work?

Any help or advice would be great,

29-Mar-2007, 01:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Iphone Fixed Error! Posts: 4,202 Join Date: Mar 2007 Rep Power: 6 IM:	Is this how GPRS works? I would like confirm my thinking on how GPRS works and how it can be utilised in software applications. I am wanting transfer data between two PC's every 5-10 mins and understand GPRS is the best method for this because you pay for the amount of data you trans instead of the time connected so you can be 'always connected'. Both PC's do NOT have a standard internet connection so I plan to use a GPRS modem on each pc with GPRS enabled sim cards from Vodafone. Please correct me if I'm wrong or you can think of a better solution. Now, this is where I get a little confussed... Is the only way to transfer data via GRPS with TCP/IP? Is GPRS just a connection to the internet? (via vodafone in this case) To communicate via TCP/IP i would need the IP address for each GRPS modem / sim card, right? Should vodafone provide a static IP for each sim card, if not how does that work? Any help or advice would be great,