This is a term used to describe a number of enhancements to the second generation cellular technologies of GSM and GPRS in order to more efficiently support M2M (Machine-to-Machine) communications. In simple terms, the technology which was included in the 3GPP Release 13 specifications extends coverage by using a technique based on blind physical layer transmissions.
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