Definition of 3G:

3G is the third generation of wireless technologies. It comes with enhancements over

previous wireless technologies, like high-speed transmission, advanced multimedia
access and global roaming. 3G is mostly used with mobile phones and handsets as a
means to connect the phone to the Internet or other IP networks in order to make voice
and video calls, to download and upload data and to surf the net.

How is 3G Better?:
3G has the following enhancements over 2.5G and previous networks:

• Several times higher data speed;

• Enhanced audio and video streaming;

• Video-conferencing support;

• Web and WAP browsing at higher speeds;

• IPTV (TV through the Internet) support.

3G Technical Specifications:
The transfer rate for 3G networks is between 128 and 144 kbps (kilobits per second) for
devices that are moving fast and 384 kbps for slow ones(like for pedestrians). For fixed
wireless LANs, the speed goes beyond 2 Mbps.
3G is a set of technologies and standards that include W-CDMA, WLAN and cellular
radio, among others.
3G follows a pattern of G's that started in the early 1990's by the ITU. The pattern is
actually a wireless initiative called the IMT-2000 (International Mobile Communications
2000). 3G therefore comes just after 2G and 2.5G, the second generation technologies.
2G technologies include, among others, the Global System for Mobile (GSM) - the
famous mobile phone technology we use today. 2.5G brings standards that are midway
between 2G and 3G, including the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Enhanced Data
rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
(UMTS) etc.
What is Required for Using 3G?:
The first thing you require is a device (e.g. a mobile phone) that is 3G compatible. This is
where the name 3G phone comes from - a phone that has 3G functionality; nothing to do
with the number of cameras or the memory it has. An example is the iPhone 3G.
3G phones commonly have two cameras since the technology allows the user to have
video calls, for which a user-facing camera is required for capturing him/her.
Unlike with Wi-Fi which you can get for free in hotspots, you need to be subscribed to a
service provider to get 3G network connectivity. We often call this kind of service a data
plan or network plan.
Your device is connected to the 3G network through its SIM card (in the case of a mobile
phone) or its 3G data card (which can be of different types: USB, PCMCIA etc.), which
are both generally provided/sold by the service provider. Through that, you get connected
to the Internet whenever you are within a 3G network. Even if you are not in one, you can
still use 2G or 2.5G services provided by the service provider.
What Does 3G Cost?:
3G is not very cheap, but it is worthwhile for users that need connectivity on the move.
Some providers offer it within a somewhat costly package, but most of them have plans
where the user pays for the amount of data transferred. This is because the technology is
packet-based. For example, there are service plans where there is a flat rate for the first
Gigabyte of data transferred, and a per minute cost for each additional Megabyte.
3G and Voice:
Wireless technologies are a way for mobile users to make free or cheap calls worldwide
and save a lot of money due to the latest telephony applications and services. 3G
networks have the advantage of being available on the move, unlike Wi-Fi, which is
limited to a few meters around the emitting router. So, a user with a 3G phone and a 3G
data plan is well-equipped for making free mobile calls. She will only have to download
one of the free applications and install on her mobile phone and start making calls. Here
are examples of mobile VoIP services.

3G technology and 3g Technologies

characteristics
3G technologies make use of TDMA and CDMA. 3G (Thrid Generation Technology)
technologies make use of value added services like mobile television, GPS (global
positioning system) and video conferencing. The basic feature of 3G Technology (Thrid
Generation Technology) is fast data transfer rates. However this feature is not currently
working properly because, ITU 200 is still making decision to fix the data rates. It is
expected that 2mbit/sec for stationary users, while 348kbits when moving or traveling.
ITU sell various frequency rates in order to make use of broadband technologies.
Network authentication has won the trust of users, because the user can rely on its
network as a reliable source of transferring data.3G technology is much flexible, because
it is able to support the 5 major radio technologies. These radio technologies operate
under CDMA, TDMA and FDMA.CDMA holds for IMT-DS (direct spread), IMT-MC
(multi carrier). TDMA accounts for IMT-TC (time code), IMT-SC (single carrier).
FDMA has only one radio interface known as IMT-FC or frequency code. Third
generation technology is really affordable due to the agreement of industry. This
agreement took pace in order to increase its adoption by the users. 3G (Thrid Generation
Technology) system is compatible to work with the 2G technologies. 3G (Thrid
Generation Technology) technologies holds the vision that they should be expandable
on demand. The aim of the 3G (Thrid Generation Technology) is to allow for more
coverage and growth with minimum investment.

3G technologies (Third Generation

Technologies)
There are many 3G technologies as W-CDMA, GSM EDGE, UMTS, DECT, WiMax and
CDMA 2000.Enhanced data rates for GSM evolution or EDGE is termed to as a
backward digital technology, because it can operate with older devices. EDGE allows for
faster data transfer than existing GSM.EDGE was introduced by AT& T in 2003.EDGE
has increased the GSM coverage up to three times more. EDGE is a 3G Technology
(Thrid Generation Technology); therefore it can be used for packet switched systems.
Universal mobile telecommunications systems .UMTS conforms to ITU IMT 2000
standard. It is complex network and allows for covering radio access, core network and
USIM (subscriber identity module). It is a relatively expensive technology for the
network operators because it requires new and separate infrastructure for its coverage.
The GSM is the base of this technology. CDMA is also referred to as IMT-MC. this
technology is close to 2G technology GSM because it is also backward compatible.
Digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (DECT) is another 3G Technology (Thrid
Generation Technology). DETC was developed by European telecommunications
standards institute; however it is now widely popular in the other countries of the world
as well. It runs over a frequency of 1900Mhz. WiMax is a 3G Technology (Thrid
Generation Technology) and it is referred to as worldwide interoperability for microwave
access. It is a wireless technology. It transmits variety of wireless signals. It can be
operated on the multi point and point modes. it is portable technology. This technology is
based on the wireless internet access. Name of the WiMax was developed in 2001 by
WiMax forum. This technology removes the need for wires and is capable enough to
provide 10mbits/sec. it can connect you to hotspot.

3G Wireless

The world of 3G Phones

It is a world of 3G phones also known as the
third generation phones; they are handy and
easy to use, they allow instant access to internet.
3G phones allow simultaneous use of voice and
data services and use wireless technology and
standards which include cellular radio, WLAN
and W-CDMA. 3G phones are becoming more
of multimedia devices then just phones, you can
watch a movie, download files, watch a game
online, read e-novels and comics when you are
travelling, but it is expensive. The phones
usually come with two cameras’ which allow
video calls too; it can also be hooked up to the
email system at work so you can receive email
anywhere and everywhere! The phone needs to
be connected to a 3G network through the SIM
card. The average speed is 64 KPBS thru 364
KPBS. 3G phones like the I-Phone/ Blackberry/
N900/ HTC/ Sony Ericsson XPERIA/ Motorola
and Samsung models are treated as a tool for
making dead time redundant and are helping to
manage and transform business and social life.
Although they can sometimes look intimidating
they are very user friendly. Once you get used
to the 3G phones I am doubtful that you will
ever go back to one of your old cell phones!!
My 3G phone broke and I received a loaner
phone (regular flip phone) I was completely lost
it was like I had gone back in time 20 years, not
touch screen, no emails, nothing just buttons
with numbers. I personally can’t wait until the
next generation of phones come out, I’m excited
to see what’s next!

An Introduction to 3G Technology
3G services for mobile devices have been introduced by various handset creators and
cellular carriers. The companies, however, are not very good at explaining the exact
details, except for a given few. There seems to be a missing link between the current
standard from previous services provided by 2.5G or 2G technology. Knowing the types
and details will help you pick the right tools for your personal use or business. Here are
some features.
About 3G
3G cellular technology is defined as the provision of wireless broadband data and
information services right to a person’s mobile unit. Compared to the previous
technologies, 3G promises speeds ranging from 144 Kbps, which is 3 times faster
compared to the traditional 56K dial-up modem connection up to 2.4 Mbps, which is very
near cable-modem speed. The networks of 3G allows you to browse quickly through web
pages, watch on-demand video programs, download and play music, videos and 3D
games, watch streaming videos and music videos and have a video conference with
others located on the other side of the plant.
More Developments
The HSDPA is a new technology, which may also be called 3.5G, coming very soon.
This offers fasters speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and also promises the likes of 14.4 Mbps
very soon. The interface is very much different on a cellular phone, but other experiences
like downloading, streaming, web browsing and sending messages and email can be very
comparable to a computer broadband connection.
As of the present, there are 3 big carriers that introduced and launched 3G services. There
is also a wide array of 3G-enabled handsets now. In early 2005, Verizon Wireless first
marketed the devices. Sprint and Cingular followed soon after. Cingular is now known as
AT&T. T-Mobile is also joining the pack as it introduces its new 3G network in 2008.
The Accesses
Currently, 3G technology is the most recent in mobile communications. 3G is the shorter
term for third generation, making analogue cellular technology generation one and
digital/PCS generation two. The 3G technology is planned and devised for the real
multimedia cellular phone, also known as smart phones. These tools feature higher
bandwidths and transfer rates to cater to web-based applications and phone-based video
and audio data files.
The most common include CDMA2000, which is based on code division multiple access,
TD-SCDMA, which stands for Time-division Synchronous Code-division Multiple
Access and WCDMA or UMTS which stands for Wideband Code Division Multiple
Access.
The Networks

3G networks have the capability of transferring speeds up to 3 Mbps which is equivalent

to around 15 seconds for every download of a 3-minute MP3 song. To compare, the
speediest 3G cellular phones can move speeds up to 144 Kbps, which is equivalent to
around 8 minutes to download a 3-minute MP3 song. The high data rates of 3G are
recommended when downloading or acquiring information online, as well as sending and
receiving huge multimedia files.
3G phones are comparable to small laptops that can cater to several broadband
applications like browsing the internet, receiving streaming videos online, video
conferencing and sending and receiving faxes. The soaring towers are among the most
important element of the group, allowing the data to be transferred from one hone to
another. 3G basically is a cellular phone network protocol.
You can get more info about smartphones by visiting the manufacturer web site.
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3G Technology
Here is a simple introduction to some aspects of 3G radio transmission technologies
(RTTs). You will find the subjects covered in this section useful if you later consider the
more detailed discussions in the sections on 3G Standards and 3G Spectrum.

Simplex vs. Duplex

When people use walkie-talkie radios to communicate, only one person can talk at a time
(the person doing the talking has to press a button). This is because walkie-talkie radios
only use one communication frequency - a form of communication known as simplex:

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3G (third generation of mobile telephony)

3G refers to the third generation of mobile telephony (that is, cellular) technology. The
third generation, as the name suggests, follows two earlier generations.
The first generation (1G) began in the early 80's with commercial deployment of
Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS) cellular networks. Early AMPS networks used
Frequency Division Multiplexing Access (FDMA) to carry analog voice over channels in
the 800 MHz frequency band.
The second generation (2G) emerged in the 90's when mobile operators deployed two
competing digital voice standards. In North America, some operators adopted IS-95,
which used Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) to multiplex up to 64 calls per
channel in the 800 MHz band. Across the world, many operators adopted the Global
System for Mobile communication (GSM) standard, which used Time Division Multiple
Access (TDMA) to multiplex up to 8 calls per channel in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) defined the third generation (3G) of
mobile telephony standards IMT-2000 to facilitate growth, increase bandwidth, and
support more diverse applications. For example, GSM could deliver not only voice, but
also circuit-switched data at speeds up to 14.4 Kbps. But to support mobile multimedia
applications, 3G had to deliver packet-switched data with better spectral efficiency, at far
greater speeds.
However, to get from 2G to 3G, mobile operators had make "evolutionary" upgrades to
existing networks while simultaneously planning their "revolutionary" new mobile
broadband networks. This lead to the establishment of two distinct 3G families: 3GPP
and 3GPP2.
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) was formed in 1998 to foster deployment
of 3G networks that descended from GSM. 3GPP technologies evolved as follows.
• General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) offered speeds up to 114 Kbps.
• Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) reached up to 384 Kbps.
• UMTS Wideband CDMA (WCDMA) offered downlink speeds up to 1.92 Mbps.
• High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) boosted the downlink to 14Mbps.
• LTE Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) is aiming for 100 Mbps.
GPRS deployments began in 2000, followed by EDGE in 2003. While these technologies
are defined by IMT-2000, they are sometimes called "2.5G" because they did not offer
multi-megabit data rates. EDGE has now been superceded by HSDPA (and its uplink
partner HSUPA). According to the 3GPP, there were 166 HSDPA networks in 75
countries at the end of 2007. The next step for GSM operators: LTE E-UTRA, based on
specifications completed in late 2008.
A second organization, the 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2) -- was formed
to help North American and Asian operators using CDMA2000 transition to 3G. 3GPP2
technologies evolved as follows.
• One Times Radio Transmission Technology (1xRTT) offered speeds up to 144 Kbps.
• Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO) increased downlink speeds up to 2.4 Mbps.
• EV-DO Rev. A boosted downlink peak speed to 3.1 Mbps and reduced latency.
• EV-DO Rev. B can use 2 to 15 channels, with each downlink peaking at 4.9 Mbps.
• Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB) was slated to reach 288 Mbps on the downlink.
1xRTT became available in 2002, followed by commercial EV-DO Rev. 0 in 2004. Here
again, 1xRTT is referred to as "2.5G" because it served as a transitional step to EV-DO.
EV-DO standards were extended twice – Revision A services emerged in 2006 and are
now being succeeded by products that use Revision B to increase data rates by
transmitting over multiple channels. The 3GPP2's next-generation technology, UMB,
may not catch on, as many CDMA operators are now planning to evolve to LTE instead.
In fact, LTE and UMB are often called 4G (fourth generation) technologies because they
increase downlink speeds an order of magnitude. This label is a bit premature because
what constitutes "4G" has not yet been standardized. The ITU is currently considering
candidate technologies for inclusion in the 4G IMT-Advanced standard, including LTE,
UMB, and WiMAX II. Goals for 4G include data rates of least 100 Mbps, use of
OFDMA transmission, and packet-switched delivery of IP-based voice, data, and
streaming multimedia.

3g , 3g technology
3g technology
technology represents the convergence of various 2G wireless
telecommunications systems into a single uniform global system
which includes terrestrial and satellite components in its functioning.

3G or the third-generation wireless refers to near future developments

in personal & business wireless technology
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communications. 3G or The Third Generation will usher in many
benefits as roaming capability, broad bandwidth and high speed
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Network operators & telecommunications service providers are

embracing the recently adopted global third generation (3G) wireless
standards in order to cater to emerging user demands and to offer
new services to their customers.3G wireless technology represents a
shift from voice-centric services to multimedia-oriented like video,
voice, data, fax services.

The most interesting & useful aspect of 3G wireless technology is its

ability to unify existing cellular standards such as GSM, CDMA and
TDMA.

What is 3G spectrum? How does it help

you?
It's boom time for mobile phones in India [ Images ]. And people are looking forward to
more information, faster data access and multimedia services through their mobile
phones. 3G technology is here to turn this dream into reality. It's a technology anxiously
awaited by telecom operations and subscribers in India.
How long do you have to wait?
Not very long! India is all set to launch 3G mobile telephone services by June 2007.
According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India chairman Nripendra Misra, a total
of 32.5 MHz is available for allocation within the next 6-9 months.
Trai has also recommended auctioning 200 MHz for broadband wireless access services
like Wimax (worldwide interoperability for microwave access) and has proposed a
national frequency management board to oversee spectrum availability and its efficient
use.
He hopes that the allocated spectrum would be enough for the next two years and said
Trai would recommend freeing up more spectrum for those who lose out in this auction.
So what is 3G spectrum all about? Read on.
What is spectrum?
Radio spectrum refers to a range of radio frequencies. The bandwidth of a radio signal is
the difference between the upper and lower frequencies of the signal.
For example, in the case of a voice signal having a minimum frequency of 200 hertz (Hz)
and a maximum frequency of 3,000 Hz, the bandwidth is 2,800 Hz (3 KHz). The amount
of bandwidth needed for 3G services could be as much as 15-20 Mhz, whereas for 2G
services a bandwidth of 30-200 KHz is used. Hence, for 3G huge bandwidth is required.
How is 3G different from 2G and 4G?
While 2G stands for second-generation wireless telephone technology, 1G networks used
are analog, 2G networks are digital and 3G (third-generation) technology is used to
enhance mobile phone standards.
3G helps to simultaneously transfer both voice data (a telephone call) and non-voice data
(such as downloading information, exchanging e-mail, and instant messaging. The
highlight of 3G is video telephony. 4G technology stands to be the future standard of
wireless devices.
Currently, Japanese company NTT DoCoMo and Samsung are testing 4G
communication.
How will 3G services help you?
3G services will enable video broadcast and data-intensive services such as stock
transactions, e-learning and telemedicine through wireless communications
All telecom operators are waiting to launch 3G in India to cash in on revenues by
providing high-end services to customers, which are voice data and video enabled. India
lags behind many Asian countries in introducing 3G services.
What is Trai's recommendation on 3G pricing?
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has recommended auctioning radio
frequencies for 3G telecom services at a reserve price of Rs 1,050 crore (Rs 10.50 billion)
to companies seeking to offer nationwide high-speed Internet and streaming video.
The base price for spectrum in cities like Mumbai [ Images ] and Delhi [ Images ] and
Category A telecom circles is Rs 80 crore (Rs 800 million); in cities like Chennai and
Kolkata [ Images ] and Category B circles Rs 40 crore (Rs 400 million); and in all other
cities Rs 15 crore (Rs 150 million).
What are the frequency bands and quota for CDMA?
Trai has recommended three sets of frequency bands - 450 mhz, 800 mhz and 2.1 ghz.
For CDMA players like Reliance [ Get Quote ] and Tata Teleservices [ Get Quote ] 1.25
MHz each is offered. CDMA operators are free to bid both in the 2.1 GHz and the 450
MHz bands, but they will be allocated spectrum only in one. The pricing of these two
bands is linked to the auction in the 2.1 GHz band.
CDMA operators will pay the same as the second-highest GSM bidder. And if there is
more than one claimant in the 450 MHz band, the reserve price will be half of that arrived
at in the 2.1 GHz band. Another rider is that if the highest bid is a quarter more than the
lowest, the lowest bidder has to raise its bid to 75 per cent of the winning bid.
But CDMA operators are likely to face problems. Operating 3G services on 450 MHz is a
problem because we they do not have dual-band phones that work both in 450 MHz and
in 800 MHz (the band in which CDMA operates in India).
What are the issues regarding 3G for providers and users?
3G has successfully been introduced in Europe. But several issues continue to hamper its
growth.
High spectrum licensing fees for the 3G services
Huge capital required to build infrastructure for 3G services.
Health impact of electromagnetic waves.
Prices are very high for 3G mobile services.
Will 2G users switch to 3G services.
Takes time to catch up as the service is new.
What are the issues regarding 3G pricing?
Pricing has been a cause of concern. Spectrum auctions ran into billions of euros in
Europe. In Europe, spectrum licensing fees were collected years before the 3G service
was developed and it required huge investments to build 3G networks, hitting mobile
operators' margins.
However, in Japan [ Images ] and South Korea, spectrum licensing fees were not
applicable as the focus of these countries were national IT infrastructure development.
Which companies have applied for 3G license?
3G spectrum has been provided to GSM players like BSNL, MTNL [ Get Quote ], Bharti,
and Hutch to carry out an interface check on a non-commercial basis ahead of the start of
3G mobile services.
Trial spectrum has been given for a period of one month. This will be only 1/1000th of
the actual 3G spectrum capability. Apart frm PSU majors, spectrum for carrying out 3G
trials has been given to all those who have applied under the National Frequency
Allocation Plan on the 2.1 GHz band. GSM players operate on 900 MHz and 1,800 MHz,
while CDMA players operate on 800 MHz.
What is the pricing issue in India?
While Tatas have welcomed Trai's Rs 1,400-crore (Rs 14 billion) base price for a
nationwide rollout of 3G services, the rest of the players find the price too exorbitant.
Bharti-Airtel is disappointed with the pricing as they were expecting it to be Rs 300-400
crore (Rs 3-4 billion). The reserve price is a disincentive for telecom companies in India.
Bharti has appealed to lower the prices specially for rural penetration.
The Cellular Operators Association of India and the Association of Unified Service
Providers of India are studying TRAI's recommendations and have not given their
comments.
However, Trai chairman Nripendra Misra has said that there is no reason to worry as
players will not bid exorbitantly and derail the auction. Misra said telecom operators had
matured from their experiences and global developments, and would bid sincerely.
Where was 3G spectrum first introduced?
Japan was the first country to introduce 3G on a large commercial scale. In 2005, about
40 per cent of subscribers used only 3G networks. It is expected that during 2006 the
subscribers would move from 2G to 3G and upgrade to the next 3.5 G level.
The success of 3G in Japan also shows that video telephony was the killer application for
3G networks. Downloading music was the biggest draw in 3G services.
In how many countries does 3G exist?
There are about 60 3G networks across 25 countries . In Asia, Europe and the USA,
telecom firms use WCDMA technology. The WCDMA standard provides seamless
global evolution from today's GSM with support of the worlds' largest mobile operators.
WCDMA technology is built on open standards, wide ranging mobile multimedia
possibility, and vast potential economies of scale with the support of around 100 terminal
designs to operate 3G mobile networks

3G Technology may have Negative Impact on us

Now days, to make more comfortable, easy, flexible and compact to the electronics
systems or computers the continue research is going on. As a result frequently the new
technology is being introduced and previous technology becomes outdated. To survive in
the world we are forced to adapt these new technology, otherwise we will be far behind
than our competitors. As the world is running fast, we have to run with it's speed to save
our self. If we are not adapting the new introduced technology, then we can not survive in
the fast running world.
Recently, we have seen a new technology in the area of telecom. The new technology
have it's name as 3G. It is a new revolution in the area of telecom. Although you can not
say it new because of in the USA or in the European countries it is already being used but
it's new for some developing countries like in India. To use this new technology, the
agencies related to the spectrum distribution are charging very huge amount as a entry
fees from the telecom companies. The only those companies who bid more, have more
chance to get the license from these spectrum distributor authorities. Without license the
companies are not getting spectrum so, they can not use this new technology for their
customers. Since the small telecom companies can not pay this huge money and thus are
unable to bid or not getting license. So, they have forced to use their old technology.
There are lot of advantage for 3G compared to old one 2G which are high speed, data
over voice and many more features. Although each and every technology have it's merits
and demerits. So, is the 3G technology have only advantage or which is the more
advantages or disadvantages? This is the matter of the discussion. Let we see both the
advantage as well as disadvantage of the 3G technology over the previously being used
2G technology.
Advantage
1. The customers will get a high speed network for their communication which is far
better than the 2G technology, particularly in data communication.
2. The customer will get wireless broadband.
3. Customer can see video or satellite based programs like TV programs using this
technology.
4. Customers can use all the facilities at same time.
5. It may also be cheap than the other traditional media we are using, as a result of price
war.
6. The many in one services will be available at the same network. Due to use of the DTH
& the 3G technology, everyone will use this multi-purpose services to avoid time loss
and keeping records for different service providers.
Disadvantage
1. Since in telecom sector, there is much competition, so the companies have a very
marginal price for their facilities.
2. The companies, who will not get license from the spectrum distribution authorities will
suffer to use only 2G, which will badly affect their business. In this situation these
companies will either disappear from this sector or will run with losses. Because of the
customers will start to use the services of the companies having 3G technology.
3. Due to use of the DTH & the 3G technology, everyone will use this multi-purpose
services to avoid time loss and keeping records for different service providers.So, the
traditional cable business will badly affected by implementing this new technology.
4. The radiation of magnetic waves generated with the heavily use of the wireless system
will affect our life also. More uses of the services will have more effect on us. The
radiation of the magnetic waves are danger for our life. A long use can affect our brains.
5. The mobile are not suitable devices to see TV or web browsing. So, initially this
service may be used in mass but in future, mobile can not be used to see the TV or for
Internet surfing. Which will affect the business of 3G.
Thus we see here that the disadvantages are more than the advantages of the 3G
technology from the service providers as well as from customer point of view. Also, it
will will cause to damage the existence of some businesses like cable operator business or
2G service. So, some of these may be kept in mind while we implement the 3G
technology.

3g mobile technology
Abstract:
From the time of telegraphs the telecom sector has witnessed an immense growth and has
diversified into various segments like, fixed line telephony, mobile telephony, GSM,
CDMA etc. This industry is growing at a faster pace than any other sector for the recent
years by introducing modern technologies which traveled far and wide and genuinely
nurtured by the public. This growth extends up to the network operators and handset
providers introducing newer value added services and latest technology cell phones with
advanced multimedia applications.
It’s high time to induct, acknowledge and learn about the much-awaited 3G Technology.
When ever you go to buy a mobile phone the sales person says, ”this is latest 3G mobile”,
have we ever wondered what 3G stands for?
3G is the third-generation technology also known as UMTS (Universal Mobile
Telecommunications System in the context of mobile phone standards. The third
generation, as its name suggests, follows the first generation (1G) and second generation
(2G) in wireless communications. The services associated with 3G provide the ability to
transfer simultaneously both voice data (a telephone call) and non-voice data (such as
downloading information, exchanging email, and instant messaging). The first country
that introduced 3G on a large commercial scale was Japan. 3G networks are wide area
cellular telephone networks which evolved to incorporate high-speed internet access and
video telephony. Handsets could vary from wrist-watch style 'simple' telephones to palm-
pilot type for multi-media web-browsing usage.
Introduction:
Third generation (3G) services combine high speed mobile access with Internet Protocol
(IP)-based services
The most vital thing to be noted is that when two devices connect or "talk" to each other
without any physical device or cable between them, they use radio frequencies to transmit
information. This is important because different vendors use different frequencies, cover
different areas and have a wide range of signal strengths.
During the first generation (1G) microprocessor and digitization of control links were
invented, digitization of control signals and voice signal were developed during the
second generation which is 2G. This system provided better quality and higher capacity
with lower cost.
The Third generation (3G) systems promise faster communications services which
include voice, fax and Internet with seamless global roaming. This technology enables
cell phones to offer high-speed Internet access, data, video and CD-quality music.
Overlook on Predecessor:
Looking down towards its predecessors, 1G provided only analog voice services (with
the technology named as AMPS - Advanced Mobile Phone Service), 2G with digital
voice service and data service with data rate of 9.6K to 14.4K bit/sec (with technologies
such as CDMA-code division multiple access, TDMA-time division multiple access,
GSM-Global System for Mobile Communications, PDC-Personal digital cellular) and
enhanced calling features like caller ID but suffered serious drawbacks like no always-on
data connection which brought in the need for the next generation of mobile phones
called 3G with Superior voice quality and up to 2M bit/second always-on data(involving
W-CDMA-Wide-band Code Division Multiple Access,CDMA-2000,TD-SCDMA-Time-
division synchronous code-division multiple-access technologies).

GPRS?
GPRS stands for General Packet Radio Service. 2G + GPRS = 2.5G
This technology is used for the transfer of information (data) over wireless (cellular)
networks. It also enables cellular phones, PDA’s (Personal Digital Assistants) and mini
computers to access web sites, e-mail and other data related information sources.
The class of a GPRS phone determines the speed at which data can be transferred.
Class A - > Operates in GSM and GPRS modes at the same time, and hold simultaneous
voice and data sessions
Class B - > Operates in GSM and GPRS modes at the same time, and but cannot hold
simultaneous calls. In other words devices support one type at a time, and switch
automatically between data and voice
Class C – > Can be active in either GSM or GPRS mode, but not at the same time. In
other words devices support one type at a time, and require user intervention to switch
between data and voice.
Technically the classes available are related to timeslots of the phone. The timeslots in
turn are used for data upload and download and this is apart from the reserved slots
available in the phone. Greater the number of slots faster is the transmission.
Difference between 3G and GPRS
The main difference between these two technologies is that 3G enables much faster data
transfer rates and this helps to work faster.
3G offers speed of up to 384 kilobits per second – which is up to 7 times faster than a
standard dial-up connection