Welcome to the 3G information site |
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What is 3G? 3G refers to the next generation of wireless communications technology; it is a ‘catch all’ name which encompasses everything from the technology to the branding of mobile communication devices. The aim of 3G (third generation) is to deliver the capability of much higher data rates to mobile communications devices over a large geographical area. Data rates of up to 2megabits per second will be capable in some areas. It is also the aim of 3G to unify the wireless devices the world over, so a user from the UK, can travel Europe, and the US, and use the same, highspeed data links, seamlessly as they travel the globe. |  |
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3G is a packet switched suite of protocols, a technology which was originally developed for the internet, it also uses techniques such as Code Division Multiple Access (originally developed by the military) to allow efficient, fast, and secure communications over the wireless medium. For a very in-depth technological explanation of 3G, go to the “How Does 3G work?” Section. To the end user, 3G means fast World Wide Web browsing, file transfers, emailing, even video phoning and video conferencing from their mobile phone, PDA, or laptop. With coverage over all of Europe, the USA, China, Japan, and the rest of the world, with seamless integration between all of these countries and more. Although 3G is relatively an infant, the technology is growing fast, with more and more wireless technology companies developing devices with 3G capabilities, such as Nokia, Siemens and Sony Ericsson. See the 3G phones section for an overview of the latest 3G handsets on the market. On the horizon is 4G, a technology which will truly integrate the internet, and mobile telecommunications. |
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