The invention relates to a method for reducing the latency in a GPRS
network, via which information is transmitted between a data requesting
unit, i.e. a client (1), and a data-providing unit, i.e. a server (9), in
the form of data packets. In order to transmit the data packets from the
client (1) to the server (9), at least one first communication channel
(UL-TBF) is opened and then closed. At least a second communication
channel (DL-TBF) is then opened and closed for transmitting information
from the server (9) to the client (1). A not insignificant latency is
thus produced between the request for information and the receipt of
information, which can be reduced, according to the invention, by opening
the second communication channel (DL TBF) before closing the first
communication channel (UL-TBF). A radio channel is thus provided for
preventive purposes, for the feedback of the requested data.