A method for improving the performance for a streaming service by link-adaptation and power-control in a wireless packet network such as an Enhanced General Packet Radio Services (EGPRS) cellular network is described. In particular, the effects of a combined link adaptation and power control scheme (referred...http://www.google.ca/patents/US8037373?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8037373 - Method of using link adaptation and power control for streaming services in wireless networks