GSM vs EC-GSM | Difference between GSM and EC-GSM
This page compares GSM vs EC-GSM and describes difference between GSM and EC-GSM technologies.
Specifications | GSM | EC-GSM |
Specification | 3GPP Phase 1 GSM first introduced, Till Release 98 | 3GPP Release 13, as LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) Technology |
Abbreviation | Global System for Mobile Communications | Extended Coverage GSM |
Frequency Spectrum | Licensed GSM Bands | Licensed GSM Bands |
Coupling Loss (Max) | 144 dB | 164 dB |
Bandwidth | 200 KHz | 200 KHz |
Max. Data Rate | < 500 Kbps (DL/UL) | < 140 Kbps (DL/UL) |
Battery life | Short | Long, ~10 Years with 5WH battery based on traffic pattern and coverage requirements |
Device Cost | Higher | Lower |
Variable Rates | 270.833 Kbps (Channel rate) | GMSK (From 350 Kbps to 70 Kbps), 8PSK (Upto 240 Kbps) |
Number of devices supported | Lower | Much higher |
Security | Better | Best (Improved compare to GSM/EDGE) |
Logical channels | Same as GSM standard, Refer channel types >> . | New logical channels are added |
Power savings modes | Not available | PSM, eDRX are added, Refer PSM vs eDRX modes >> for more information. |
Duplexing modes | FDD and TDD modes with full duplex | Hald Duplex FDD |
Power class | Various device power classes are supported for different gsm bands from 29 dBm to 43 dBm | 33 dBm , 23 dBm |
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