Internet

Access Technologies

GO Online services can be accessed through these technologies:
- Circuit switch data (CSD)
- General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
- EDGE
- 3G

The main difference between these technologies is the speed at which you can access the information and the enabling devices.

3G
GO Mobile is now offering 3G and HSDPA (3.5G) access, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a faster and more efficient mobile telephony service across the board. Experience new services like video-calling as well as increased efficiency in existing services like data transmission on your handset or device.

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EDGE
EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) reaches speeds approximately four times those of GPRS. Several handsets are EDGE-enabled. EDGE gives an improved web browsing experience as well as faster data access

GPRS
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) reaches typical speeds of 40kbits/sec. Most new phones on the market are GPRS enabled thus allowing faster WAP access via GPRS. Some PDAs emerging on the market are also GPRS enabled. The ergonomics of the PDA makes it easier to browse both WAP sites and Internet/ Intranet sites.
Alternatively, one can attach a GPRS enabled Wireless PC card to either a PDA or a laptop to achieve wireless connectivity to the Internet/ Intranet or office environment.

Should you be roaming and GPRS coverage is not available, most handsets, PDAs and Wireless PC cards allow you to connect via CSD, albeit at slower speeds.

CSD
CSD (Circuit Switch Data) speeds reach a maximum of 14.4kbits/sec. Most WAP phones available on the market support WAP over CSD technology.

WI-Fi

What is the point of having the latest and lightest, laptop if you have to wait till you get to the office to be able to log on?

You have a mobile, a notebook and a PDA because you want to fill every minute of your time, whether it is to work, to chat, to e-mail or to have fun. Why do you have to wait till you get home?

All that was missing was Wi-FI...

From the comfort of a GO Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, you can use your laptop, notebook or PDA and enjoy secure high-speed wireless access to the Internet and even your company's intranet. For a list of GO Mobile hotspots click here

GO Mobile charges the following rates for using Wi-Fi services

Using a pre-paid Wi-Fi voucher (available from the various GO Mobile hotspots)

Voucher Type	Minutes of Usage	Cost
2-day	4 hours	€ 15.00
5-day	10 hours	€ 30.00

In the case of post-paid (contract) customers, the prices quoted above are exclusive of 3% Excise Tax. For pre-paid (card plan) customers, the 3% excise tax is already included in the top-up administration charge.

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