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=== 2.875G (EDGE Evolution) ===
[[Evolved EDGE]] (also known as EDGE Evolution or 2.875G) is an enhancement of the EDGE mobile technology that was introduced as a late-stage upgrade to 2G networks. While EDGE was first deployed in the early 2000s as part of GSM networks, Evolved EDGE was launched much later, coinciding with the widespread adoption of 3G technologies such as [[High Speed Packet Access|HSPA]] and just before the emergence of [[4G]] networks. This timing limited its practical application.

Evolved EDGE increased data throughput and reduced latencies (down to 80 ms) by utilizing improved modulation techniques, dual carrier support, dual antennas, and [[Turbo code|turbo codes]]. It achieved peak data rates of up to 1 Mbit/s, significantly enhancing network efficiency for operators that had not yet transitioned to 3G or 4G infrastructures. However, despite its technical improvements, Evolved EDGE was never widely deployed. By the time it became available, most network operators were focused on implementing more advanced technologies like [[UMTS]] and [[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]]. As of 2016, no commercial networks were reported to support Evolved EDGE.