Finland's Wireless Fast Track Thanks in large measure to mobile handset pacesetter Nokia, this small nation, about the size of Montana with a population of some 5 million people, is where the rest of the world looks for wireless guidance. But so far no one is willing to put it together. Printer friendly version.
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The company has started tests of a roaming GPRS service between the world's wireless operators. Whereas digital cellular carriers now have agreements between each other for voice and slow-speed mobile data services, GPRS technology still is in its infancy, with many networks still testing their services. This situation isn't helped by the fact that most wireless carriers only support GPRS on selected handsets, using configuration settings specific to their network. The GRX service is currently in the final stages of trials with Vodafone and its affiliates across Europe. The carrier is also discussing with other GRX carriers interconnect agreements that would extend the reach of its GRX service and increase the number of operators it can connect with.