The present invention employs a method and apparatus for providing improved power control when changing the rate at which data is sent in a communications system. When data arrives at the transmitter for transmission at a high rate, power control feedback is changed from a slow mode (with a low bandwidth...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6067458?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6067458 - Method and apparatus for pre-transmission power control using lower rate for high rate communication
