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In mobile telephony, third-generation protocols support much higher data

rates, measured in Mbps, intended for applications other than voice. 3G
networks trials started in Japan in 2001. 3G networks are expected to be
starting in Europe and part of Asia/Pacific by 2002, and in the US later. 3G
will support bandwidth-hungry applications such as full-motion video,
video-conferencing and full Internet access. www.3gpp.org
www.polyphonic-ringtones-ring-tones.co.uk/glossary.html
Usually used in reference to the next generation digital mobile network.
www.adaptivedigital.com/services/serv_definitions.htm
Third Generationthe next generation of wireless technology beyond
personal communications services. The World Administrative Radio
Conference assigned 230 megahertz of spectrum at 2 GHz for multimedia
3G networks. These networks must be able to transmit wireless data at
144 kilobits per second at mobile user speeds, 384 KBPS at pedestrian
user speeds and 2 megabits per second in fixed locations. ...
www.braddye.com/glossary.html
3G or third generation wireless is digital and includes but is not limited to
such enhanced features as high-speed transmission, global roaming and
advanced multimedia access. This generation will become more an more
visible within the next few years.
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Third Generation (mobile communication). Generally used as reference to
public mobile communication systems based on the >UMTS standard.
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3G, or third generation, is the generic term used for the next generation of
mobile communications systems. The new systems will enhance the
services available today and offer multimedia and internet access and the
ability to view video footage. The third generation technology used in the
UK is called UMTS. These services operate at 2100 MHz. (2.1GHz).
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Third Generation digital wireless telecommunication technologies, include
those that support packet data switching, wireless broadband multi-media
and global roaming
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3G stands for 3rd-generation. Analogue mobile phones were the first
generation. Digital marked the second generation. 3G is loosely defined,
but generally includes high data speeds, always-on data access, and
greater voice capacity.
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3G mobile communications system will provide an enhanced range of
multimedia services (eg video, high speed Internet access). The first 3G
networks are expected to entered service in 2003 using radio spectrum in
the 2GHz bands.
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The next generation of wireless technology, beyond personal
communications services, that is expected to offer increased voice
capacity and high-speed data capabilities.
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Third-generation mobile telecommunications system. Three different 3G
systems are currently being defined: UMTS by ETSI; J-FPLMTS by ARIB
in Japan; and different systems by the TIA. The first generation was
analog cellular such as NMT, AMPS, TACS; second generation cellular
systems are digital such as NADC, GSM, PDC, CDMA.
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Third generation wireless: digital wireless devices on packet switched
networks. Supporting simultaneous Voice and Data calls. Also supporting
live video streaming.
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The designation for systems following the 2G systems and they offer high
speed data services in addition to the basic voice capability. Typically they
use CDMA techniques and include W-CDMA, CDMA2000, and TD-
SCDMA.
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electronics.com/info/cellulartelecomms/cellular_glossary/cellularglossary_
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Third generation (3G) wireless networks will offer faster data transfer rates
than current networks. The first generation of wireless (1G) was analog
cellular. The second generation (2G) is digital cellular, featuring integrated
voice and data communications. So-called 2.5G networks offer
incremental speed increases. 3G networks will offer dramatically improved
data transfer rates, enabling new wireless applications such as streaming
media.
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Next generation of wireless technology. Multimedia 3G networks transmit
wireless data up to 2 megabits per second making possible the integration
of voice, data, and video.
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3G (third generation)mobile telephony gives you high-speed access (up to
2mb/s). This may enable live pictures, camera etc. on your phone.
Preceding 3G is analogue (1G). Then came GSM (2G). Currently GSM is
now tested with GPRS(a "light version" of 3G.)
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is third-generation wireless. 3G was introduced in the United States early
in 2002. By late 2004, it was finally providing transmission speeds
sufficient to handle full-motion video, albeit over short periods of time (15
seconds to three minutes, in most cases). top
people.hofstra.edu/faculty/frank_g_bowe/bb/glossary.html
also UMTS : universal mobile telephony standard, in the UK a WCDMA
system
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Third generation wireless employing wideband frequency carriers and a
CDMA air interface.
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3G stands for "third generation." It is aimed at delivering high-speed
services and is targeted to offer access speeds of about 144 Kbps, later
moving up to 2.4 Mbps. 3G will allow for mobile-based bells and whistles
like graphics on your cell. ETA: within two years.
www.10meters.com/communications_glossary.html
3G Networks will offer services and capabilities that just a few years ago
were confined to science fiction. Handheld devices no larger than today's
mobile phones will allow you see as well as hear the person you're talking
to, access the internet at high speed and use sites specifically offering
fast, useful and fun information.
www.thefuturelook.com/expert/glossary/
Describing up-and-coming technology to provide wireless users with faster
transmissions
www.sb-systems.com/mobile-phones-glossary-window.html
Third generation of mobile phone technologies covered by the ITU IMT-
2000 family. The newest generation of wireless communications systems
that allows greater bandwidth and opens the way to increased data-over-
wireless solutions. 3G network deployment has been significantly delayed
over the last years due to the heavy investment required for
implementation.
www.cellglide.com/glossary1.shtml
3G (or 3-G) is short for third-generation mobile telephone technology. The
services associated with 3G provide the ability to transfer both voice data
(a telephone call) and non-voice data (such as downloading information,
exchanging email, and instant messaging).
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