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.
Introduction to 3G Technology

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3G refers to technologies associated with wireless communications and is most often associated
with cell phones. Popular use of the term 3G, such as "a 3G phone," refers to the types of cell
phones equipped to access to a wireless data network using 3G standards. Cell phones and other
Internet-enabled devices that use 3G wireless technology are perceived as achieving higher speeds
when browsing the Web, downloading files or performing other wireless Internet-related tasks.
Technically, 3G stands for 3rd generation and refers to the third generation of related standards
established by the ITU, or International Telecommunication Union. The family includes technologies
recognized by consumers such as GSM EDGE and WiMAX. The 3rd Generation Partnership Project
(3GGP) has taken an active role in establishing and promoting 3G standards in order to increase the
benefit of 3G technologies to consumers.

Standards

1. The 3rd Generation Partnership Project was established to develop and promote
a set of Technical Specifications and Technical Reports for 3G technologies. The
3GPP originally focused on standards for a mobile communications system based
on GSM networks and related radio access technologies. The 3GPP serves as an
independent intermediary between the groups of vendors who must work together to
create useful 3GP-enabled technologies for consumers, such as network providers,
wireless service providers, and cell phone and mobile device manufacturers.

Features

2. 3G technology features that are meaningful to consumers fall into two broad
classifications. The first is data rates, which refers to the rate at which 3G devices
can transfer data through 3G networks. Cell phones and related devices can
regularly access the Internet and are capable of playing music and displaying
videos. Because video and audio file sizes can be large, higher data transfer rates
for files being downloaded from the Internet provide a better user experience. The
second set of 3G features relates to security. Because consumers may send and
receive confidential information from their cell phones, security for wireless
communications is essential. 3G security features are intended to address that
need.

Relation to 2G

3. The previous generation of standards for wireless services, 2G, supported lower
data transfer rates that were suited mainly for voice services. This reflected the state
of and the needs of earlier generations of cell phones and mobile devices that were
not Internet-connected. The 2G standard evolved incrementally with the release of
 2.5G and 2.75G standards before the ITU implemented the widely accepted set of
3G standards.

Relation to 4G

4. As consumer expectations relating to the performance of cell phones and similar

devices in connecting to the Internet increase, device technology increases as well.
As devices become capable of higher-performance functions such as playing larger,
higher-definition videos with higher-quality audio, the need for data transfer rates
that support larger, higher-quality multimedia files increases. There is no 4G
standard from the ITU in place. The 3GPP consortium is seeking to expedite the
creation of 4G standards.

History

5. 3G network technology became available for commercial use first in Japan in

2001 and was followed by availability in South Korea and European countries.
However, 3G networks for consumer use in the U.S. did not

History of 3G Technology

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History of 3G Technology

3G may be a household name now, but it's had a lot of stops and starts along the way. From its
conception in the early 2000s to its worldwide popularity by the end of the decade, there have been
a number of hurdles to overcome.
Birth of 3G Technology

1.

The 3G idea was hatched in 2000. The term "3G" simply stands for "3rd Generation"
and was meant to be the newest multimedia technology for cell phones at speeds of
over 2MB per second. Services were to include, among other things, wide-area
wireless voice and broadband wireless data, all at faster speeds.

Bumps in the Road

2.

There were many hiccups along the road towards releasing 3G technology. Each
planned roll-out was delayed for a number of reasons, the biggest of which was the
enormous cost for frequency licensing. Because 3G was dependent on an entirely
different technology than 2G, completely new networks had to be built. Other delays
were due to the expense of buying and upgrading equipment for the new
technology. Finally, in 2001, Japan was the first to launch 3G tools.

Attempts at Rolling Out 3G Technology

3. The distribution of 3G was minimal as concerns over reliability began to surface.

Eventually, however, other locations began to distribute 3G mobile solutions--first in
Korea, then in Europe. 3G made its way across the pond to America by way of a
company called Monet Mobile Networks, which, soon after, shut down. In 2003,
however, 3G was finally successfully launched in the United States by Verizon
Wireless.
 Once 3G began to take hold, cell phone companies worked tirelessly to find ways to
utilize the new technology. Many of them were in such a hurry to release their new
3G product that the the phones themselves did not sell well because they were too
heavy and impractical. Eventually, the companies began to work out the kinks to
provide quality phones to accompany this new technology.

3G Becomes Widespread

4.

By June 2007, there were 200 million 3G subscribers, and 70 percent of the cell
phones in Japan and South Korea utilized this technology. Other countries included
the United Kingdom, Austria, Australia and Singapore. They were soon followed by
places such as Turkey, South Africa and Canada.

Bright Future for 3G

5.

The use of 3G technology only continues to increase. All major cell phone
companies now offer 3G phones, and, by 2009, laptops began to follow suit.

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About 3G Networks

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3G networks refer to the third generation of mobile technology that includes advanced wireless
technology, such as high-speed Internet and video phone calls.

History

1. First introduced in Japan in 2001, Verizon Wireless was the first major United
States wireless carrier to utilize this network in 2003. AT&T Wireless, formerly
Cingular Wireless, introduced a slower and more limited network in the United
States in 2003 called EDGE (or 2.75G). AT&T has since switched to 3G for many of
its handset tie-ins.

Implementation

2. 3G is now widely used in Japan and the United States, but countries, such as
Indonesia, still await 3G services because of the cost of implementation. Licensing
fees and equipment costs slow the introduction of these services in some European
countries as well.

Supply and Demand Barriers to 3G

3. Telecommunications companies that have incurred a great deal of debt may

have difficulty paying licensing fees and building the infrastructure necessary to
carry 3G networks. To the consumer, the high cost of 3G devices and Internet plans
have been a turn-off.

The Future

4. A fourth generation of mobile technology, 4G, is currently being developed in

Japan. This service will provide voice, data and multimedia with faster Internet
upload and download speeds.

In Search of 3G

5. If you still want to take advantage of 3G before the inevitable upgrade to 4G,
contact your service provider for a list of devices that take advantage of this mobile
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3G History and Background

3G has dominated the modern world in just a few years. Although the technology is relatively new, there are already so many
devices taking advantage of the functions. You can use it regardless of location, so work and leisure becomes more efficient. You
have to know a little about 3G history to know how unique it is compared to other updates in the past. Here are some details and
applications of the technology.

Defining 3G

3G is also called third generation. It is named as such because it is the third generation of the standards of telecommunication
hardware. It is also the general technology for mobile networking, passing the recent 2.5G. The technology is founded on the ITU
or International Telecommunication Union group of standards which belongs to the IMT-2000.

3G networks allow network operators to provide users a bigger range of the latest services, as it gets bigger network capacity via
heightened spectral efficiency. The included services are video calls, wide-area wireless voice telephone and broadband wireless
information, all included within the mobile environment. More features included are HSPA data transmission capacities that can
send data rates reaching 14.4 Mbit/s on the downlink and the uplink at 5.8 Mbit/s.

Networks

Different to the IEEE 802.11 networks, that are usually known as WLAN or Wi-Fi networks, the 3G networks cover a very wide
area of cellular telephone networks that turn into incorporate high-speed internet connection and video telephony. IEEE 802.11
networks have a short range, with high-bandwidth networks mainly created and improved for data and information.

History and Start

The first 3G network offered for commercial use was launched in Japan by NTT DoCoMo. The network had the brand name
FOMA and was introduced in May 2001 on a W-CDMA technology pre-release. The initial commercial launch of 3G was also
done by NTT DoCoMo in Japan. This happened on October 1, 2001, although the technology was still very limited in terms of
scope at the beginning. The broad availability, due to inadequate reliability had to be delayed.

SK Telecom from South Korea was the second network that was released commercially live. This was on the 1xEV-DO
technology dated January 2002. In May 2002, the second 3G network from South Korea was on EV-DO by KTF, posing Koreans
as the first to view the competition of all 3G operators.

Isle of Man by Manx Telcom was the first pre-commercial network released from Europe. At that time, the operator went by the
name British Telecom. Telenor opened the first commercial network in Europe for business in December 2001. There were no
commercial handsets, however, so there was also zero clients. These were on the W-CDMA technology.

The United States

The first 3G network in the United States that was released commercially was by Monet Mobile Networks. This was on
CDMA2000 1x EV-DO technology. Later on, the network provider had to shut down operations. Verizon Wireless released the
second 3G network operator in the United States in October 2003.

This was on CDMA2000 EV-DO, with a strongly growing network since. More and more countries adopted the changing
technology and incorporated the use of 3G with mobile phones and handsets. Today, 3G is a very common feature among
modern models and designs, with more innovations and heightened efficiency being introduced every year.

3G Demonstrations
Although 3G is already one of the most common features among handsets today, there are several innovations and changes that
had to be done to get it working the way it is at present. Several countries and mobile networks introduced various technologies
and efficiencies, through demonstrations to hopefully appeal to the customers that need 3G the most. Here are some more details
on the development of the technology.

First Demonstration

m.Net Corporation created the first pre-commercial demonstration in Adelaide, South Australia, for the southern hemisphere in
February 2002. UMTS on 2100 MHz was used for the demo. The demonstration network was made for the 2002 IT World
Congress. Hutchison Telecommunications launched the first commercial 3G network, called Three, in April 2003.
As of December 2007, there were 190 3G networks functioning in 40 nations, with 150 HSDPA networks operating in 71
nations, according to the GSA or Global Mobile Suppliers Association. Telecommunications use W-CDMA technology in the
United States, Europe, Asia and Canada, together with the support of about 100 terminal styles to function 3G mobile networks.

More on 3G Networks

In Europe, there were volume market commercial 3G services introduced and launched beginning in March 2003. This was by
nations, namely the United Kingdom, Italy and a part of Hutchison Whampoa. 3G operators were suggested by the European
Union Council to cover 80% of the European national populations as 2005 ends.

Roll-out of 3G networks were also delayed in a number of nations through the big prices of added spectrum licensing costs and
fees. In several nations, 3G networks do not apply similar radio frequencies as 2G, so mobile operators should create wholly new
netowrks and permit totally new frequencies.

The United States is an exception since carriers function 3G service via the same frequencies as other given services. The license
fees in a number of European nations also tend to be high, pushed by sealed bid auctions, the growing excitement over the effects
and potential of 3G technology and the government auctions of a certain number of licenses. The expenses of upgrading tools and
equipment for new systems also triggered more delays.

Getting Connected

As of June 2007, there are already over 200 million 3G subscribers connected. The number, however, comprises only 6.7% of the
3 billion total number of mobile phone subscriptions all over the world. Japan and South Korea were the very first nations to be
connected and launched the 3G, so over 70% of the total mobile phone subscriptions are connected. Italy has the highest number
of connections in Europe with 33% of subscribers having the technology. Other countries that also lead include the United
Kingdom, Singapore, Australia and Austria, with over 20% 3G migration.

Licenses and Connection

A statistic that might confuse you are counting 3G clients together with CDMA 2000 1x RTT. Via the definition, the total 3G
subscriber based with be around 475 million as of June 2007, with 15.8% of all subscribers around the globe. A lot of big
countries like Indonesia have not yet been given 3G licenses, as more and more clients await the service. China has postponed the
decision to get 3G for several years.

In May 2008, China decided that three 3G networks will be given to China Mobile, the biggest mobile operator. The
telecommunications sector in the country has been re-organized.

3G Uses and Features

3G was successfully launched and introduced to millions of consumers all over the globe. However, there are still some features
and uses that are still questioned by many. Knowing the effects and details will help you take advantage of aspects like price,
functions and accessibility. Here are some more information regarding the full uses of 3G technology.

Some Concerns

Some of the concerns between users and consumers are the pricey fees of input given for the 3G service agreements and service
licenses. Expense of 3G phones are also currently on the rise, as more and more people are becoming aware of the advantages in
terms of speed and connectivity. There is a big amount of debt at present sustained by various telecommunication companies,
making it a very huge challenge to create the important infrastructure for 3G technology. There are also several differences in the
terms of the license.

There may also be lack of member state support for financially challenged operators. There can be inadequate buy-in by 2G
mobile users for the new services of 3G wireless. The prices of 3G mobile services in various nations can be very high, which
includes access to the internet. There is also inadequacy of users required for 3G voice and data services in a handset or mobile
device.

More Uses

3G is the most recent wireless technology available, although there are now plans immediately of using 4G. The technology is
also popular as UMTS or Universal Mobile Telecommunications System, which is a progress over 2G or second generation. This
provides wireless access to information and data to consumers from all areas of the world and at different times and dates.

This is the latest mobile technology and is described as a generic name for mobile technology host. 3G cellular phones are the
very first released in Japan in October 2001. The 3G phone was created and designed for users to have the ability to surf the
internet, watch movies, download songs and videos and view pictures of other individuals that they are in contact with.

Some Benefits

You can perform all the functions in a 3G phone, as you would normally do with your current mobile device. The speed,
efficiency and connectivity will be better than before, however. 3G technology offers you faster connectivity, music
entertainment with the best quality and faster internet access. The advantages are so many so you can easily get other benefits
like quick and easy video calling, video call facility, clearer communication experiences and faster speeds when the two parties
are using 3G technology.

Accessibility

Because of easy and fast accessibility, you get to enjoy data transmission speed up to a maximum of 2 Mbps, if the individual is
using the cellular phone on stationary phone. This also gives bigger and faster data transfer rates of increased networking and
connectivity. On top of it all, you get to enjoy noise resistance.

The technology has increased bit rate that allows service providers to give high speed internet facilities, host of the multimedia
applications to customers and heightened call volumes. The prices of units will differ, depending on the features and service
provider. When you are in a moving vehicle, expect to have slower speeds than usual.

There are also greater potentials for the uses of 3G. These are still currently being worked on by professionals.

Advantages of 3G
3G has provided a new way of life among mobile phone and handset users. Consumers are quickly getting on the bandwagon and
investing in 3G-powered devices and tools. 3G can change the way you look at network, with the various features and effects.
You can get ahead and take advantage of the highest details and gadgets by understanding the functions and uses of the system,
as well as the available networks. Here are more details.

The Functions

People can perform a lot of functions such as sending information and data and acquiring these via wireless access. You get to
have data regardless of the time and location. 3G is the latest mobile technology and is now the fastest growing host among
mobile units and handsets. 3G provides you with the highest speed possible, compared to other technologies before it.

You get to have faster connectivity, music entertainment with better quality and faster access to the internet. The advantages are
very side. You can also avail of the benefits of video calling because of the faster speed. You get to enjoy calls to family and
friends all over the world with video call facility. The quality and clarity are enhanced, with the facility enjoyable as long as the
two parties are using the 3G technology.

Using the Technology

People can use their handsets and let it function as a modem for their computer to mail and send necessary documents.
Downloading songs and games will be much faster compared to older technologies. People can also enjoy and download their
favorite games via their mobile units and play simultaneously. The latest music videos and songs can be acquired very easily. The
technology also allows very quick downloads, so you need only a few minutes to download albums and movie clips.

Getting Information

Getting information is one of the best features of 3G technology. You can also watch the latest news and headlines, getting data
like the weather, sports and economic details. You get to acquire the latest scores in an ongoing baseball match and other favorite
sports. The 3G cellular phones with the very advanced feature can feature highlights of popular sports and shows. The improved
quality of services and speed of 3G phones can allow you to watch music videos and movie clips with crisp and clear photos,
compared to 2.5G technology phones.

Higher Speed
With 3G technology, you get to enjoy data transmission speed leading up to 2Mbps, considering that you have a phone in
stationary mode. It also gives you high degree of connectivity and higher networking, plus resistance to noise.

The technology has enhanced the bit rate, allowing service providers to give high speed internet facilities, higher call volumes
and host of the multimedia applications that can be given to the customers. All the services can be given to the customers based
on the data quantity transmitted and not on the time used for the service. The services rendered to clients are cheaper overall.

On Price

Despite the new speeds and features of 3G technology, the prices of handsets and mobile units are relatively the same. The most
recent models, however, may be priced higher compared to those featuring 2.5G. You can avail of discounts and other promos by
visiting web sites and other private sellers on the market.

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.

Development from 2G to 3G
Nowadays, people all over the world can enjoy the benefits of 3G technology. Just a few years back, 2G was the norm, and
before that, more "crude" processes of accessibility and the like. The networks have evolved significantly, as the largest nations
of the world work nonstop to continue to deliver the best services to consumers. You can learn more about the process by
checking how 2G technology moved on to 3G. Here are the details.

The 2G Network

Initially, 2G networks were created mainly for slow transmission and voice data. Because of the quick changes in the
expectations of users, these no longer meet the requirements today in terms of wireless connection. The movement and evolution
from 2G to 3G technology can be divided into several phases, namely GPRS, EDGE and pure 3G.

On GPRS

The first big step in the move to 3G happened through the launching and launching of General Packet Radio Service or GPRS.
The cellular services, mixed with GPRS resulted to 2.5G. GPRS was capable of giving data rates ranging from 56 kbit/s up to a
maximum of 114 kbit/s. This can be used for services like WAP or Wireless Application Protocol access, MMS or Multimedia
Messaging Service, SMS or Short Message Service and internet communication services like World Wide Web access and email.

The data transfer of GPRS is usually charged for each megabyte of traffic being transferred, while the data communication via
the usual circuit switching is charged by the minute of connection period, regardless of whether the consumer actually used the
capability or is just in idle mode.

GPRS is a top-effort packet switched service, compared to circuit switching, where there is a given QoS or Quality of Service is
certified during the connection for non-mobile users. It gives medium speed data transfer, via the use of idle Time division
multiple access or TDMA channels. Before, there used to be some believe to stretch GPRS to take over other standards. Instead,
the networks are usually changed to use the standard of GSM, making GSM the new release. The original standard was
conducted by the ETSI or European Telecommunications Standards Institute, but is now the 3GPP or 3rd Generation Partnership
Project.

The EDGE

The GPRS networks have changed significantly to EDGE networks, through the presentation of 8PSK encoding. Enhanced
information rates for EDGE or GSM Evolution, IMT Single Carrier or IMT-SC and Enhanced GPRS is a reverse-compatible
digital mobile phone technology, allowing improved data transmission rates, as an extension over the standard GSM. EDGE can
be counted as a 3G radio technology, involved in ITU's 3G description, but is usually frequently referred to as 2.75G. EDGE was
launched on GSM networks, starting in 2003, by Cingular now at the start in the United States.

Standardization

3GPP standardized EDGE as it belonged in the GSM group. It is considered as an upgrade that gives a potential 3-fold boost in
the capacity of GPRS and GSM networks. The specification gets bigger data rates by altering to very sophisticated
processes of coding, particularly 8PSK, inside the GSM timeslots. EDGE can be applied in various packet switched
 applications, like the internet, other multimedia and video.

Pure 3G is the introduction of UMTS technology and networks from EDGE networks. As of the present, more work on
the development of the 4G is still under

The Evolution of 3G
3G is beginning to be standardized because more and more users want to know whether their connectivity is within optimal
range. Various tools and options are being featured by various manufacturers all over the world. Perhaps in a few years,
individuals will get to experience higher capacities and better efficiency in the form of 4G. Here are some more details about the
standardization and what other nations have been up to lately.

The Progression

The standardization of 3G evolution is improving in both the 3GPP2 and 3GPP. The related specifications of 3GPP2 and 3GPP
developments are known as UMB and LTE, respectively. Qualcomm has cancelled developments on UMB in November 2008.
3G evolution applies a part that goes further than 3G technologies to boost the performance and functions, as well as create a
smoother migration path for users.

There are various ways from 2G to 3G. The main path begins in Europe from GSM once GPRS is added to a given system. From
a given point, it is possible to be directed to the UMTS system. The system evolution in North America will begin from TDMA
or Time division multiple access, change to EDGE or Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution or EDGE, then finally to UMTS.

The Others

A couple of 3G standards are being used and applied in Japan namely W-CDMA done by NTT DoCoMo. This is FOMA, which
is attuned to UMTS, and Softbank Mobile which uses UMTS. CDMA2000, is used by KDDI. The transition for marketing
reasons to 3G was finalized in Japan in 2006. 3G, when first introduced in the form of UMTS and HSDPA technology was
managed by SETAR in the Caribbean, particularly Aruba in December 2007. The network's implementation phase was brought
out by Alcatel-Lucent. SETAR also implemented a 3G network founded on CDMA 1X EV-DO dated April 2007.

The Networks

Broadband internet is not the only one that can be exploited using multi-megabits speeds. VOIP and video calling can also be
done. HSDPA or high speed data packet access has capacities of taking 14.4 Mbit/s downstream, which is faster compared to
majority of the standard lines. This is still faster compared to cities belonging to advanced and well-developed places. The
capabilities of 5.8 Mbit/s uplink is above 10 times better than standard ADSL. It is also 7 times faster compared to the number
one cable provider, Virgin Media.

Growing Networks

At present, there are about 400 3G and HSDPA networks all over the globe in one-fourth of the nations in the world. The
migration of worldwide subscribers to 3G has already exceeded 15%, not to mention more than 35% among nations where 3G
has been launched by the end of 2008. Several operators have launched fixed rate data plans and low cost plans for 3G
information use, leading to the increase in usage and reduced costs.

During the launch of 3.5G HSDPA, the technology is given as a movable broadband modem link for both laptop and desktop
users. These are priced at the low end for consumer affordability. 3G data can be quite pricey when roaming, with the average
cost for every megabyte priced at around 10 dollars.

It will be very difficult to us several megabytes because of the undeveloped speeds that several networks give. You should assess
and compare prices from different network providers first.

way.

Where 3G is Now
Technology changes very quickly, which is why you have to be very sure about the gadgets and tools you purchase to get the
most benefits. There are several generations available, as far as mobile phones are concerned. You may find that some are still
very functional enough to provide for your personal and professional needs. Here are some details about the technology and
corresponding network.

The Technical Terms

Generations are defined according to their period of existence. The first kinds are 1G networks, namely C-Nets, NMT, TACS and
AMPS which are categorized among the first analogue cellular systems. These began in the early periods of the 1980s. There are
radio telephone systems before these. The 2G networks, namely DAMPS, GSM and CDMAOne are the initial digital cellular
systems released during the early 1990s. The 2.5G networks, CDMA2000 1x and GPRS are the improved versions of the 2G
networks with information speeds moving up to 144 Kbps.

3G networks, namely UMTS TDD and UMTS FDD, CDMA2000 3x, TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000 1x EVDO, Arib WCDMA,
IMT-2000 DECT and EDGE are the most recent cellular networks with data rates ranging up to 384 Kbit/s and higher. 4G is
generally a marketing concept at present. There are already studies and research being conducted to develop the 4G, although no
frequencies have been assigned yet. This newest technology is expected to launch in 2012.

The International Groups

ETSI or European Telecommunications Standards Institute is functioning in Europe to improve technical standards for the
UMTS. 3GPP or 3rd Generation Partnership Project is a participation between international standards groups will lead to UMTS
and 3G mobile telephony technical specifications. The starting members include TTC and ARIB from Japan, TTA of Korea, T1
(ANSI) of the United States and ETSI from Europe. The function of the groups is presented globally by the ITU or International
Telecommunication Union.

ITU direct worldwide spectrum and the standardization of IMT2000, lets regional regulatory policies work together and is a
framework and base for 3G combination over different technologies and regions. The UMTS Forum shows the opinions and
views of the telecommunication operators and industry. These are a mobile operator group, together with GSM Associates.
European Union or EU brings together the 15 members on implementation of the UMTS.

Comparing UMTS

UMTS is quite different and unique from other 2G networks at present. It offers higher speech quality that available networks
now have, in addition to speech traffic UMTS, with information services and advanced information. UMTS is advantageous
compared to 2G because of its capacity to support 2 Mbit/s data speeds. UMTS is considered as a true global system, made of
both satellite and terrestrial components. The consistent service area is one of the best aspects, even when the person is roaming
through the VHE or Virtual Home Environment. Users still get to have a variety of services, despite a roaming status.

Being Wideband

WCDMA is called wideband, because 3G WCDMA systems have a bandwidth of 5 MHz in a single direction. 5 MHz is not
considered wide or narrow, but the bandwidth is relatively very high. The recent 3G WCDMA systems have a bigger bandwidth
compared to current 2G CDMA systems. The new 3G WCDMA systems have wider bandwidth compared to current CDMA
systems. There are also commercial CDMA systems with 20 MHz bandwidth.

History
The Nokia 6650, an early UMTS handset

The first pre-commercial 3G network was launched by NTT DoCoMo in Japan branded FOMA,
in May 2001 on a pre-release of W-CDMA technology.[7] The first commercial launch of 3G was
also by NTT DoCoMo in Japan on 1 October 2001, although it was initially somewhat limited in
scope;[8][9] broader availability was delayed by apparent concerns over reliability.[10] The second
network to go commercially live was by SK Telecom in South Korea on the 1xEV-DO
technology in January 2002. By May 2002 the second South Korean 3G network was by KT on
EV-DO and thus the Koreans were the first to see competition among 3G operators.

The first European pre-commercial network was at the Isle of Man by Manx Telecom, the
operator then owned by British Telecom, and the first commercial network in Europe was
opened for business by Telenor in December 2001 with no commercial handsets and thus no
paying customers. These were both on the W-CDMA technology.

The first commercial United States 3G network was by Monet Mobile Networks, on CDMA2000
1x EV-DO technology, but this network provider later shut down operations. The second 3G
network operator in the USA was Verizon Wireless in October 2003 also on CDMA2000 1x EV-
DO. AT&T Mobility is also a true 3G network, having completed its upgrade of the 3G network
to HSUPA.

The first pre-commercial demonstration network in the southern hemisphere was built in
Adelaide, South Australia by m.Net Corporation in February 2002 using UMTS on 2100 MHz.
This was a demonstration network for the 2002 IT World Congress. The first commercial 3G
network was launched by Hutchison Telecommunications branded as Three in March 2003.

By June 2007, the 200 millionth 3G subscriber had been connected. Out of 3 billion mobile
phone subscriptions worldwide this is only 6.7%. In the countries where 3G was launched first –
Japan and South Korea – 3G penetration is over 70%.[11] In Europe the leading country is Italy
with a third of its subscribers migrated to 3G. Other leading countries by 3G migration include
UK, Austria, Australia and Singapore at the 20% migration level. A confusing statistic is
counting CDMA2000 1x RTT customers as if they were 3G customers. If using this definition,
then the total 3G subscriber base would be 475 million at June 2007 and 15.8% of all subscribers
worldwide.

[edit] Adoption
In December 2007, 190 3G networks were operating in 40 countries and 154 HSDPA networks
were operating in 71 countries, according to the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). In
Asia, Europe, Canada and the USA, telecommunication companies use W-CDMA technology
with the support of around 100 terminal designs to operate 3G mobile networks.

Roll-out of 3G networks was delayed in some countries by the enormous costs of additional
spectrum licensing fees. (See Telecoms crash.) In many countries, 3G networks do not use the
same radio frequencies as 2G, so mobile operators must build entirely new networks and license
entirely new frequencies; an exception is the United States where carriers operate 3G service in
the same frequencies as other services. The license fees in some European countries were
particularly high, bolstered by government auctions of a limited number of licenses and sealed
bid auctions, and initial excitement over 3G's potential. Other delays were due to the expenses of
upgrading equipment for the new systems.

In 2009, T-Mobile, a major Telecommunication services provider, has rolled out a list of over
120 U.S. cities provided with 3G Network coverage.[12]

India

In 2008, India entered into 3G arena with the launch of 3G enabled Mobile and Data services by
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) in Bihar(Patna). BSNL is the first Mobile operator in India
to launch 3G services. After that (MTNL) launched 3G in Mumbai & Delhi. Government owned
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has already been provided with a 3G license and has been
operating its services in 380 cities by the end of March 2010. Nation wide auction of 3G wireless
spectrum in April 2010 was announced. The Auction was a great success for Government Of
India, as it collected triple the amount it was expecting. The estimation for both 3G and BWA
was around Rs 35,000/- Crore ($7.6 billion). Total revenue the Government collected was nearly
Rs 1,06,000 Crore ($23 billion).[17] Private providers are expected to provide its 3G service from
September 2010

[edit] Features
[edit] Data rates

ITU has not provided a clear definition of the data rate users can expect from 3G equipment or
providers. Thus users sold 3G service may not be able to point to a standard and say that the rates
it specifies are not being met. While stating in commentary that "it is expected that IMT-2000
will provide higher transmission rates: a minimum data rate of 2 Mbit/s for stationary or walking
users, and 384 kbit/s in a moving vehicle,"[18] the ITU does not actually clearly specify minimum
or average rates or what modes of the interfaces qualify as 3G, so various rates are sold as 3G
intended to meet customers expectations of broadband data.

[edit] Security

3G networks offer greater security than their 2G predecessors. By allowing the UE (User
Equipment) to authenticate the network it is attaching to, the user can be sure the network is the
intended one and not an impersonator. 3G networks use the KASUMI block crypto instead of the
older A5/1 stream cipher. However, a number of serious weaknesses in the KASUMI cipher
have been identified.[19]

In addition to the 3G network infrastructure security, end-to-end security is offered when

application frameworks such as IMS are accessed, although this is not strictly a 3G property.

[edit] Applications
The bandwidth and location information available to 3G devices gives rise to applications not
previously available to mobile phone users. Some of the applications are:

• Mobile TV – a provider redirects a TV channel directly to the subscriber's

phone where it can be watched.
• Video on demand – a provider sends a movie to the subscriber's phone.
• Video conferencing – subscribers can see as well as talk to each other.
• Tele-medicine – a medical provider monitors or provides advice to the
potentially isolated subscriber.
• Location-based services – a provider sends localized weather or traffic
conditions to the phone, or the phone allows the subscriber to find nearby
businesses or friends.

[edit] Evolution
Both 3GPP and 3GPP2 are currently working on extensions to 3G standard that are based on an
all-IP network infrastructure and using advanced wireless technologies such as MIMO, these
specifications already display features characteristic for IMT-Advanced (4G), the successor of
3G. However, falling short of the bandwidth requirements for 4G (which is 1 Gbit/s for
stationary and 100 Mbit/s for mobile operation), these standards are classified as 3.9G or Pre-4G.

3GPP plans to meet the 4G goals with LTE Advanced, whereas Qualcomm has halted
development of UMB in favour of the LTE family.[5]

On 14 December 2009, Telia Sonera announced in an official press release that "We are very
proud to be the first operator in the world to offer our customers 4G services."[20] With the launch
of their LTE network, initially they are offering pre-4G (or beyond 3G) services in Stockholm,
Sweden and Oslo, Norway.

New Delhi, 31st July, 2010: After being at the helm of BSNL for 3 years, Shri Kuldeep Goyal CMD,
BSNL demits office today. During this period, a number of initiatives were started for setting the BSNL
on a path of growth to regain its numero-uno position in the telecom space.

Restructuring of Business
Shri Kuldeep Goyal has been a great force in restructuring the ancient work style of BSNL with his
aptitude for business and administration. It was only during his tenure that the innovative Project
SHIKHAR that spanned across three main facets – defining shared aspiration for BSNL; developing an
overall strategic agenda across its key businesses to achieve the aspiration; and redesigning the
organisation structure to materialize the change, was exercised.
Moreover, it was only during his innings that BSNL had come up with the following set of strategies
that encored the success and mission of the company in sync with the vision drafted for:

• Defined a four pronged strategy for BSNL, focussing on four core growth engines – Fixed Line,
Mobile, Enterprise and New Businesses.
• Devised an Enterprise strategy that focussed on targeting corporate customers through unique
and differentiated solutions through dedicated Key Account Management sales teams and
channel partners.
• Business unit-wise distinct vertical structure has been implemented across the organization
and interim structure completed in the Corporate Office, Circles and SSAs by mapping existing
executives in the new roles.
 • Key Performance Indicators (KPI)-based Performance Management System (PMS) was
introduced for measuring and rewarding performance at various levels. Group PMS rewards an
entire eligible group based on group performance. Scorecards for most units of Corporate
Office and territorial Circles were finalized. Similarly, Field PMS will cover field staff involved in
sales, Customer Service Centers, Exchanges and mobile operations.

Organisation Restructuring

In order to implement this business strategy effectively, the organizational structure was redesigned
around four business units – Consumer Fixed Access, Consumer Mobility, Enterprise and New
Businesses. These business units perform all critical functions such as business planning, product
development, marketing & sales, customer service, network planning & operations. The aim was to
build focus on each of the core businesses and create end to end accountability for their performance.
All this is aimed at making BSNL more capable to thrive in a very competitive market place.

Establishing Efficient IT Processes

A number of initiatives were taken for implementation of IT tools.

CDR based IT system has been implemented for the wireline business which has got the following
modules:

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

• Provisioning
• Billing
• Accounting
• Revenue Assurance
• Fraud Management
• Directory Enquiry

Same has already been implemented for 120 SSAs (Telecom Districts), out of total of 334 in the
country.

Entrepreneur Resource Planning (ERP) is being implemented with modules for

• Finance & Management Accounting,

• Materials & Inventory Management including E-procurement
• Plant & Equipment maintenance
• Human Resource Management & Administration
• Sales & Distribution
• Project Management
• Real Estate & Telecom Infrastructure Management
• Production Management, Supply Chain Management & Quality Management
• Business Information System, Business Intelligence & Analytics
• Enterprise Strategy Management
• Enterprise Portal

Development for this work has already been completed and now roll out for the same is starting. This
will completely transform the way the BSNL conducts its business. Internet Data Centres are also being
established in 10 locations on revenue share basis to provide services like co-location, hosting,
managed services, Firewall, intrusion detection, Backup, Database solution, storage etc.

Setting up Sales & Distribution Network

Shri Kuldeep Goyal took initiative for creating a customer focused organization with excellence in
sales, marketing and customer care. In this direction, teams of sales executives in each business
verticals have been created and almost 10,000 people have been redeployed and trained for sales
activities.

Deployment of New Technologies

On the technology front also, BSNL has already started 3 G services in more than 450 cities with
customer base 1.5 million providing services such as:

• Video calling & Video conferencing

• TV channels and Video On-demand
• Movie downloads
• Song downloads
• Multiplayer Gaming

WIMAX services have also been started to provide high speed connectivity especially to the rural areas
for government initiatives such as connecting 100,000 common service centres.

With all these steps being taken, BSNL is already set on the path where it can regain its past glory.

*****

New Delhi, 30th July, 2010: The Board of Directors of BSNL in its meeting held on 30th July 2010,
has adopted the audited Annual accounts of BSNL for the financial year 2009-10. During the financial
year BSNL has posted a loss (after Tax) of Rs. 1822.65 crore. The loss has occurred due to reduction in
revenue, increase in expenditure etc. BSNL has earned a revenue of Rs. 32,045.41 crore in 2009-10
which is 10.4% less in comparison to previous financial year on account of drastic reduction in tariff,
fierce competition as well as decline in fixed wire line connection due to preference of the subscribers
for mobile. However, BSNL has registered a continuous growth in Broadband segment and in the
current year there is an increase in revenue to the tune of Rs. 795 crore from Rs. 1690 crore to Rs.
2485 crore which is 47% more than that of last financial year. The current year expenditure has been
increased on account of wage revision of the employees with effect from 01.01.2007 as well as
amortization of one time spectrum fee for 3G & BWA service. The wage revision has alone caused an
additional expenditure of Rs.2900 over the previous year on account of payment of arrears for the
period from 01.01.2007 to 31.03.2010. Had the wage revision expenditure not been there, the
company would have recorded a Profit Before Tax to the tune of Rs.703 Crore.

New Delhi, 22nd July, 2010: Sachin Pilot, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Communications and IT
inaugurates new CDMA 2000 1X Mobile Switching Centre of BSNL at Aizawl. Hon’ble MOSC&IT launches
the wireless broadband service based on EVDO technology in a programme held in the I&PR Hall on 22
July,2010 in the capital city . Sri Pilot also announces introduction of Wi-MAX based Broadband services
in Mizoram in the same programme.
Phone services based on CDMA technology , popularly known as WLL, is operational in Mizoram for
nearly five years. This service offers internet access at the maximum speed of 144Kbps.
Implementation of EVDO technology on the same CDMA BTSs has opened the door to the Broadband
wireless access. Initially the BTSs in Aizawl and Lunglei are being enabled with the EVDO capability
which allows a maximum download speed of 3.1 Mbps. There is plan to upgrade all the CDMA BTSs in
the state to EVDO capability in future. EVDO customers can have the roaming facility as well. Easy to
use USB EVDO modems will give a comfortable Broadband experience. EVDO USB Modems are priced
at Rs.2500 each. Customers have the option to take the USB EVDO modem on hire , instead of
purchasing outright, at a monthly payment of Rs.200. Unlimited BB access through EVDO is offered at
a fixed monthly charge of Rs.750/-. Prepaid BB access will also be available shortly. The prepaid
account will be offered to the customer with an initial usage value worth Rs.399.00. Access charges
over prepaid are 5 paisa per 100KB ( 7AM to 11PM) and 2.5 paisa per 100KB ( 11PM to 7AM).

Govt. of India with the objective of making all the Govt. services available at the doorstep of the
citizens is encouraging the State Govts to establish the Common Service Centres as the service
delivery points. These CSCs have to have Broadband connectivity to be enabled to deliver the services.
136 nos. of CSCs will be set up in Mizoram. These CSCs will be provided with Broadband connectivity
not only from the landline exchanges but also Broadband wireless access through Wi-MAX BTSs.
Mizoram is starting with 4 nos. of Wi-MAX BTSs in the rural areas. 39 more BTSs have planned to be
added to the network in the second phase. The objective is to cover all the blocks by middle of 2011.
WiMAX sevice shall be available for Rs 220/- Monthly rental with 400 MB free, Rs 350/- Monthly rental
with 1 GB free,Rs 750/- Monthly rental with 4 GB free, Beyond free limit, Rs 0.80/- per MB of
downloading shall be charged. Home unlimited plan with 512 Kbps shall be available on monthly rental
of Rs 999/-. The WiMAX CPEs shall be available on monthly rent of Rs. 50/- from BSNL.

New Delhi, 22nd July, 2010 -Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s largest integrated
telecom service provider today announced the National Launch of service of BSNL bill payment and
mobile top-up through mobile/Union Bank of India (UBI) ATMs. At the launch of the service, Shri
Kuldeep Goyal, CMD, BSNL and Shri M.V. Nair, CMD, UBI emphasized that the service is the latest
convenience offering for the common customers of UBI & BSNL, using the ubiquitous cell phone &
ATMs. The salient features of the scheme are as under: -

1.Bill payment through Mobile

UBI account holders, after one time registration of BSNL mobile number through mobile, makes
payment of BSNL bill using the mobile phone any time, anywhere.

2.Mobile Top-up through Mobile

Common customers of BSNL and UBI top-up their mobile through the registered mobile any time,
anywhere.

3.Bill Payment at ATM

No pre-registration required; customer uses his UBI Debit card & makes payment of BSNL bill, any
time, anywhere through UBI ATM and gets a receipt.

4.Mobile Top-up through ATM

Without any pre-registration, customer uses his UBI Debit card to top-up BSNL Pre-paid Card, any time,
anywhere through UBI ATM and gets a receipt.

The subscribers need not visit BSNL counters to pay BSNL bills or top-up their prepaid cards.

These services are in addition to the existing channels of bill payment/re-charge available to the
customers of BSNL which include payment through BSNL CSCs, BSNL Portal, Debit/Credit Cards,
Automated payment machines, ECS, post offices, bank counters etc.

New Delhi, 8th July, 2010 - The Union Minister of State for Communications and Information
Technology Sh. Sachin Pilot along with Shri Kuldeep Goyal, CMD BSNL launched BSNL’s mobile services
at Holy Amarnath cave today. The Minister made the first call to Sh. N.N. Vohra, Governor of Jammu
and Kashmir, from the Holy cave. The Yatra route, thus far not served by any telecom operator, would
enjoy telecom services for the first time. The Minister expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister of
Jammu and Kashmir Sh. Omar Abdullah and the state administration for providing the required
government support. He also thanked Shri Amarnath Shrine Board for their efforts and said that BSNL
had risen well to challenging task of providing connectivity to the shrine which is situated at a height
of 13,500 ft. Eleven towers have been put up at Baltal-I, Baltal-II, Baltal Base Camp, Noonwan,
Lakipora, Betab Valley, Domail, Sangam/Holi Cave, Panchtarni, Chandanwari & Chandanwari Base
Camp – of which some are on motorable road some are on pony track.
The Minister said it has been the endeavor of the BSNL to provide telephone services throughout
the country, including rural, remote, inhospitable and geographically difficult areas. The service would
be very useful to over 4 lakh pilgrims who visit the shrine every year, especially the old and the infirm
who would like to stay connected to their families while undertaking the Yatra.
Connectivity here would also benefit local inhabitants, administration, and security forces,
enabling them to stay in touch with each other and facilitate people living in and visiting the area.
The Minister said that Department of Telecom would continue to improve infrastructure and
services in Jammu and Kashmir. At present, BSNL has 8.72 lakh mobile connections in Jammu &
Kashmir. BSNL has 1299 mobile towers through which it is offering mobile services to the people of
Jammu and Kashmir as well as to visitors to the State. BSNL provides connectivity to 95.22% of
National Highways passing through Jammu & Kashmir, 73.32% of the State Highways and 100%
railway routes. 284 more towers will be installed in the State in 2010-11 to ensure smooth and
widespread coverage. Out of 6471 inhabited villages in the State, 5994 villages have already been
provided with Village Public Telephones. The rest will be connected on a fast track.

June 2010:

New Delhi, 4th June, 2010 - Background : BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) is rolling out 3G
network and related services across India. To publicize and create awareness at mass level and to
strengthen it’s brand presence ‘BSNL 3G branded Rajdhani Trains’ are being launched in association
with Indian Railways and Peacock Media.
Event : Launch of BSNL Chennai Rajdhani from Hazrat Nizamuddin Station on 4 th June 2010 at 4.00
PM by Shri Kuldeep Goyal, CMD, BSNL.
As we all know Rajdhani Trains traverse and connect all State Capitals of the country with
National capital Delhi. These Rajdhani trains offer immense reach with high impact and hence an ideal
advertising medium to reach out to passengers in platforms and en-route audience effectively.
Rajdhani travelers fall under high affordability profile of consumers and hence strategically placed
internal media engages them during the long duration of journey.
BSNL will take care for up-gradation, cleaning and maintenance of Rajdhani trains, which will also
add on to CSR activity and to establish its BSNL3G brand in the mindset of people.
BSNL has done a full train external vinyl wrap for the first time in India including internal media
for captive visibility.
This is a massive campaign in terms of visual area as well, since as much as 25,000 square feet
of BSNL advertisement creative would be wrapped onto Rajdhani Express with a special quality vinyl
approved by RDSO.
The medium deliveries are 85,000 per day eye balls assured through the external vinyl wrap,
while internal medias are consumed by approx 1500 passengers per day. There are approx 350
Panels, 200 Table Tops and 400 Brochure Holders inside one train, along with audio jingles,
announcements, contest and activation by in-train promoters which would create a great impact and
engaging communication for the brand BSNL and its services. The CSR imagery of BSNL would also
gain strength because of the upgraded services experienced by the travelers, including cleaning and
maintenance which are viewed to be bought by the BSNL 3G brand.
What makes the medium unique is its high and impactful reach with long duration consumption
in a receptive environment, with complete exclusivity for the Brand BSNL.
This 3 months campaign is expected to attract one and half crore eyeballs negotiating 34
locations across eleven states.
Routes being covered by this Rajdhani train are Delhi-Chennai, Delhi-Bangalore & Delhi-
Trivandrum.
Another Rajdhani Train covering Delhi-Sealdah is also scheduled for launch shortly.
BSNL’s communication on this Rajdhani train is focused on 3G services and entices the consumer
to ‘get ready for a faster life’ by eye catchy visuals on fast gaming, music download, online movie
streaming, video calling, live TV and high speed internet services on the move.

May 2010:

Chennai, 18th May, 2010 - Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s leading telecom player,
for the first time in the country brings High quality Live TV, Video on Demand, Full Track music
download, and Full Length Movie streaming for its 3G customers through its WAP portal ‘BSNL
Live’. BSNL 3G Services which include 3.6 Mbps broadband, Video call & Mobile TV are now
available in many cities of Northern and Eastern part of India viz. States of Punjab, J&K, Haryana,
Himachal, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Utttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa, Andaman &
Nicobar and North Eastern States. More cities countrywide are planned to be covered progressively in
next six months. BSNL is the first Telecom operator in India to launch 3G Services.
So far consumers had been watching Movies in Theaters, Cable TV, DTH & IPTV but Now BSNL
brings to its 3G Mobile consumers another powerful medium for Movies to enhance their viewing
experience with BSNL 3G Mobile through BSNL Portal ‘BSNL Live’. Now BSNL 3G consumers can
watch movies Any Movie, Any time, Any where according to their own convenience just by visiting
BSNL Portal ‘BSNL Live’.
Following services are being launched today – BSNL WAP Portal – ‘BSNL Live’ Movies
Movies are provided through Video streaming services on demand. The movies are played in real
time on customers mobile from ‘BSNL Live’ directly without first getting stored into their mobile; thus
even the low memory storage facility handset can also watch the movies. The price of the movie will
be upto Rs. 40 based on the type and length of movie. Big movies will be suitably divided in smaller
segments of 20-30 minutes each for convenience of customers and the customer will be able to watch
all segments one by one or in random manner within the specified time, which is 48 hours at present.
LIVE TV
Customers can enjoy more than 50 live channels on this portal, Channels include popular news,
Entertainment, Music, Kids and Regional channels, Consumers also have flexibility of subscribing to
channels on monthly, weekly and daily packs.
Videos
This is also called Video on demand service wherein video clips of 3-5 minutes (approx.) on an
average are made available on demand. Consumers can download these videos from ‘BSNL Live’ using
their BSNL mobile. Customers can choose choicest videos from the available huge library of video
content at BSNL portal, ‘BSNL Live’. The categories of content vary from astrology, recipes/ cookery,
entertainment, cricket to comics/ animation and Movie trailers. In addition to above, more and more
categories of video clips will be added to suit every taste and choice. The price of individual videos
may vary from Rs. 5 to Rs. 20 based on the type of video.
Music
Music has always been an integral part of Indian culture and BSNL takes it to a next level and
provides its customers with the full track audio song downloads (MP3). A user can download music
from big collection of music of various genre and languages through BSNL Live. So forget about
visiting music stores for buying CDs and buy it online from BSNL Live and pay only for the song
which you like instead of buying the whole CD. The price of a song is Rs. 15/-.
Games
Forget playing games on computers as the same can be played on your mobile. Many categories
of games from simple to premium and branded games are available on BSNL Live. Download the
games once and play anytime. The ‘BSNL Live’ ensures that user is given a game which is compatible
with his/ her handset and can be played on it. Simple games can be played by any GSM Subscriber
while Multimedia games are best suited for 3G Subscribers. The price of individual game may vary
from Rs. 35 – Rs.100 based on the type of game.
Others :
Apart from above mentioned rich media content, regular mobile content like wallpapers,
animations, ringtones are also available make BSNLlive a one stop shop for a subscriber seeking
mobile entertainment
Video Portal:
Subscriber can directly access all streaming content like Live TV, Full Length Movie and Mobisode
by making a video call to 51234 shortcode.

BSNL is committed to provide quality 3G services with rich contents to meet the desired
level of satisfaction to our esteemed customers.

March 2010:

New Delhi, 29th March 2010 - Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) the largest broadband service
provider of India has announced a number of free offerings for all new broadband customers who apply
for landline based Broadband connection upto 31st March 2010. Freebies include free installation, free
Broadband usage for first 15 days at speeds upto 2 Mbps, free music and video on demand, free
games on demand and free Web conferencing services for 2 months. This will provide an opportunity
to customers to experience surfing, watching fast moving games like cricket through streaming,
playing interactive games and enjoying music and video of their choice on demand from a large library
of contents completely free.
Further to enable its existing landline Broadband customers to taste higher speeds and enjoy fast
moving virtually live games like cricket, it has DOUBLED THE SPEEDS for all its customers who have
unlimited home usage plans with speeds in the bracket ranging from256 Kbps to 1 Mbps without any
extra charge upto 26th April 2010.
BSNL has also released several new tariff plans, both for limited and unlimited usage, customized
for different segments like home, enterprise, offices, business, institutions etc. BSNL is now offering
the highest broadband speed upto 24 Mbps on wireline Broadband through VDSL technology. New
tariff packages have unique combinations of free download, free calls and speed to meet requirements
of everybody.
BSNL also offer high speed Broadband services through wireless (3G, EVDO)etc and Optic Fiber
which is capable of providing super high speeds.
A unique Broadband Virtual Private Network (BBVPN) is also available for enterprise &
Corporates. Details can be obtained from www.bsnl.co.in or by dialing call centre No. 1504 and also
from BSNL’s own customer service centres established across the country.

New Delhi, 19th March 2010 - India’s largest integrated telecom service provider, Bharat Sanchar
Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), today announced strategic partnership with Fly Mobile, one of the pioneers in dual
SIM phones in Europe and a brand owned by the Meridian Group, headquartered in UK to extend
special offer on its wide range of dual-SIM phones for BSNL subscribers. This offer brings dual benefit
to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) subscribers.
Besides the fact that they would now own a world class dual-SIM phone at highly affordable
prices, they’d also stand to gain Rs 150/- of free talk time over the period of three months. This
attractive offer shall enable existing BSNL subscribers to either upgrade their handsets or go in for a
second SIM while keeping their current mobile numbers active.
Shri Kuldeep Goyal, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), BSNL, said, “This is yet another
value-addition that we have introduced for our esteemed subscribers. More and more mobile phone
users across the country are opting for a second SIM as their work and social communication demands
are increasing by the day. This is a significant reason as to why the sale of dual-SIM phones is rising
incessantly. We are very hopeful, that Fly being one of the more established dual-SIM mobile phone
brands world over, shall make world class phones available to our customers in India as well.”
According to Shri Prem Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Fly Mobile (India Operations), “We have a
significant share of dual-SIM phone market in many countries across the world and we wish to emulate
the same success in India as well. Our tie-up with BSNL for this special offer shall give us access to a
very big market pan India. As a leading mobile phone brand globally, we are honoured and delighted
to be associated with BSNL, one of the largest mobile service operators with a huge subscriber base.”
Fly Mobile has been able achieve price efficiency sans any compromise on features and style
only because it has its own design and development facilities. Fly Mobile taps the pulse of the market
and listen to what customers have to say by collecting feedback proactively. The requirements as well
as aspirations of customers are then incorporated into its products.
Fly is offering a choice of six new and exciting dual-SIM models to BSNL subscribers. All Fly
mobile phones models under this offer - DS100, DS150, V180 DS, Fly Circle (B430 DS), E106 and
MC160 are sleek and stylish phones that are loaded with features and high on style but come at prices
that are sure to make heads turn.
In fact, with E106 and MC160, Fly phone has broken the price barrier for touch phones in India.
The E106 model is a full touch screen phone while the MC160 comes with a Yamaha chipset that would
attract all music aficionados. And if you happen to be one of the avid social media network or
messenger user, the Fly Circle (B430 DS) is a QWERTY keypad phone that has Nimbuzz (all-in-one
messenger) and Snaptu (all-in-one social networking tool) loaded on to it such that you are always
online with your professional contacts or friends.
Fly Mobile expects that the Indian market will need about 140-150 million handsets in 2010. This
special offer shall be available for BSNL subscribers in Western UP circle initially and then extended to
all other BSNL mobile circles across the country in the days to come. Besides the BSNL outlets, all six
dual-SIM phone models shall be sold through Fly’s nation-wide network of over 17000 select mobile
stores and channel partners in top 100 cities as well. Fly Mobile has recently invested adequate
resources in firming up its sales and support infrastructure. It has over 340 after-sales service partners
in India that take care of its customer support requirements. It is in fact the only organisation who
started concept of loaner units in limited towns to provide the good after-sales service.

New Delhi, 18th March 2010 - Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s largest integrated
telecom service provider today announced the launch of a revolutionary broadband service, Fibre-To-
The-Home, for the nation’s household. The attempt can be reasoned as a consequence to enhance the
broadband services, for better connectivity of the households and businesses.
The FTTH service was inaugurated by Minister of State for Communications & IT, Mr. Sachin Pilot
in the presence of BSNL CMD, Shri Kuldeep Goyal and CGM, BSNL Rajasthan circle, G K Agrawal, here
on Saturday. While 68 buildings have already been provided fibre connectivity, work is in progress at
about 200 buildings and complexes.
Though India has witnessed, some of the major technology advancements and changes, in last
few years, accessibility of high performance broadband services, is still a major constraint that our
government still attempts to battle out via the launch of the Optic Fibre Cable (OFC) network. With a
budget as high as INR 18,000 Crore, the government is willing to extend its support arm for the
deployment of over five lakh OFC network, in order to reach every gram pancayat.
The service, jointly launched by BSNL and AKSH Optifibre Ltd, will provide multiplay services with
high definition content for its 35,000-plus consumers in six districts of Rajasthan namely, Jaipur,
Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Kota and Alwar.
Present at the occasion, Minister of State for Communications & IT, Mr. Sachin Pilot, said: “It
gives me immense pleasure to unveil the utility set of controls for the prime set of customers, who can
now via the FTTH technology, which is embedded with Gigabyte Passive Optical Technology, can enjoy
superior video and data services.”
Also, adding on to the meat, CMD at BSNL, Shri Kuldeep Goyal, remarked, “Via the new launch of
our FTTH service, BSNL brings to its consumers a Triple Play experience, that is, (Voice-Video-Data) for
the first time in the history of India. The FTTH services include IPTV, HDTV, 3DTV, video conferencing,
interactive gaming, video on demand, bandwidth on demand and several other value added services,
setting a benchmark in the industry.”
The optic fibre technology is an advancement over the traditional copper-line, which is also
known as the ‘last mile connectivity,' potent of delivering the world-class Triple Play experience.

February 2010:

New Delhi, 25th February 2010 - Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a 100% Central
Government PSU operating in the telecom services announced that all landline broadband customers
getting registered from 16-02-2010 till 30-04-2010 will be able to enjoy free Games on Demand
services, free Music & Video on demand service and free Web Conferencing services.
Under Games on Demand service, a customer can access a large number of games meant for all
age groups. The customer can surf unlimited times and enjoy the games. Normally, BSNL charge
Rs.200/- per month for this service. Under Video & music on demand, a customer can access internet
portal bsnl.hungama.com where more than 60,000 digitized music albums and more than 2000
digitized video music albums are available which includes contents in Hindi, English and Regional
Languages. The contents are available from bollywood, Hollywood, religious, etc.etc. The normal cost
of this service is Rs.149/- per month. Under Web Conferencing services, customers can have a video
conference using PC between broadband customers of BSNL. Under web conferencing, multiple people
can have video conferencing simultaneously.
On this occasion, BSNL is also pleased to announce the waiver of broadband installation fee for
all new customers till 31st March, 2010. In normal situation, BSNL charge Rs.250/- for broadband
installation at the customer end.
BSNL has the largest and most steady broadband network in the country and offers broadband
services in nearly 100% District Headquarters, 100% Taluka Headquarters, >85% Block Headquarters,
more than 4,500 cities covering more than 1,00,000 villages.
BSNL also offer fixed line services, mobile services (both 2G and 3G services), Managed Network
Services, leased line services, VSAT services, Corporate mailing service, Unique VPN between landline
and mobile services etc. etc. BSNL with more than 95 million customer base is one of the largest
telecom operators in the country with widest reach in landline, mobile and broadband network.

New Delhi, 23 rd February 2010 - Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, a 100% Central Govt. PSU is
happy to announce introduction of High Speed Broadband with speeds up to 24 Mbps. This high speed
broadband is made available with Very high speed Digital Subscriber Loop (VDSL) Technology. 16Mbps
& 24 Mbps broadband is made available across the country. This service is available at Limited Usage
tariff plans with monthly charges of Rs.4999/- fro speeds up to 16 Mbps and Rs.9999/- for speeds up to
24 Mbps. High speed broadband is available to customers which are close to broadband exchange
nodes. While 24 Mbps broadband will be available to customers up to around 500 meter cable route
distance from the exchange, 16 Mbps broadband is available to customers up to around 1 Km. from
the exchange.
To avail the service, customers can dial 1504 or 1800-464-1600 or visit www.bsnl.co.in or contact
their nearer customer service centre.
 BSNL is already offering broadband service with speeds ranging from 256 kbps up to 8 Mbps with
most consistence speed performance. BSNL offers these services in both Limited and Unlimited tariff
package. A large number of offerings are in combo package which also includes rent free land line
connections and free voice calls. BSNL broadband services are available both in prepaid and post paid
offerings.
BSNL offer its broadband services with several value added services like Games on Demand,
music and video on demand, web conferencing, Virtual Private Network on BB, IPTV, Video Tutoring,
Video Surveillance, Web Co-location, Web-hosting, etc.etc. At present, these services are available on
pre-paid services.
BSNL has the largest and most steady broadband network in the country and offers broadband
services in nearly 100% District Headquarters, 100% Taluka Headquarters, >85% Block Headquarters,
more than 4,500 cities covering more than 1,00,000 villages.
BSNL also offer fixed line services, mobile services (both 2G and 3G services), Managed Network
Services, leased line services, VSAT services, Corporate mailing service, Unique VPN between landline
and mobile services etc. etc. BSNL with more than 95 million customer base is one of the largest
telecom operators in the country with widest reach in landline, mobile and broadband network.

New Delhi: 11 th February, 2010 - Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), one of the largest Indian
public sector units today introduced three new monthly BlackBerry® service plans for prepaid users in
North, East and South Zone of BSNL. It has already launched the BlackBerry messaging & BlackBerry
Social Networking Bundle in the post paid segment through the BSNL network The new service plans --
BlackBerry® Internet Bundle service plans, BlackBerry® Messaging Bundle service plans and
BlackBerry® Social Networking Bundle service plans -- include unlimited data usage and offer
customers the flexibility to choose from a range of services including BlackBerry® Email, instant
messaging, social networking and Internet browsing.
BSNL has established itself as one of India’s leaders in wireless communication services with its
strong pan India network and offerings. BlackBerry smartphone users will be empowered by the new
choice in service plans from BSNL, which allow them to select the communication services that best
suit their needs. The new plans aim to engage the broad market of users that includes from the
younger generation to corporate executives.
Commenting on the launch, Shri Kuldeep Goyal, CMD, BSNL, said “BSNL's new service plans
fill a void in the market; we are making it affordable and easy for customers to purchase BlackBerry
smartphones and services.
“Our integrated plans for BlackBerry services are Extremely approachable and will be attractive
to people who want connectivity at their fingertips.”
"BSNL has played an important role in fostering the adoption of BlackBerry smartphones among
both consumers and business users in India. We believe that these attractive new service plans will
now help expand the market opportunity for BlackBerry smartphones even further," said Frenny
Bawa, Vice President, India, Research In Motion.

New BSNL service Plan Details, included services* Postpaid Prepaid

plans (monthly in (monthly in
Rs.) Rs.)
BlackBerry® Access to BlackBerry® Email (up to 10 supported 299 271
Messaging Bundle accounts) and popular instant messaging (IM) services
(Yahoo!® Messenger, Windows Live™ Messenger,
Google Talk™ and BlackBerry® Messenger)
BlackBerry® Social Access to popular instant messaging services 299 270
Networking Bundle (including Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live
Messenger, Google Talk and BlackBerry Messenger)
and social networking sites (Facebook®, Myspace®)
BlackBerry® BlackBerry Email (up to 10 supported accounts), 999 898
Internet Bundle access to popular instant messaging services ( Yahoo!
Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk and
BlackBerry Messenger), social networking sites
(Facebook, Myspace)and the Internet
* All service plans include unlimited data usage. Please contact BSNL for plan details, terms and
conditions.

New Delhi: 05th February, 2010 - In less than one year, 3G service has been rolled out in 318 cities
with 8.56 lakh subscribers. In the first phase of its roll out, BSNL has plans to cross 400 cities by 31st
March and 760 cities by September 2010, which will cover all important cities across the country.
BSNL soft launched premium 3G service in Chennai on February 22, 2009. Commercial launch of the
service commenced on February 27, 2009 in 11 selected cities in North & East Zones. Service has
since been launched in South Zone also.
BSNL's present mobile customer base is 59.5 million and during the last two months average monthly
addition has been 2 million connections. Recent media reports have been depicting BSNL losing
ground to the competitors and sliding from 4th position to 6th position. The fact is that BSNL still holds
4th position in the wireless segment which can be corroborated from the report released by TRAI on
27th January, 2010. As per TRAI report for 31st December, 2009, customer base of top six wireless
operators is:-

Position OPERATOR POSITION WIRELESS OPERATOR NO. OF

CONNECTIONS
I BHARTI (AIRTEL) 118,864,031
II RELIANCE 93,795,613
III VODAFONE 91,401,959
IV BSNL 62,861,214
V IDEA 57,611,872
VI TATA TELESERVICES 57,329,449

It is worth mentioning here that BSNL is not operating in high potential Delhi & Mumbai LSAs where the
other top five operators namely Bharti, Reliance, Vodaphone, Idea & Tata together have around 42
million customers.

January 2010:

Coimbatore, 23 rd January, 2010 - Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India's leading telecom
service provider today announced the much-awaited 3G-service launch in Tamilnadu Circle on 23 rd
January 2010. The services are being launched in Coimbatore, Coonoor and Ooty town in the first
phase. Gradually 3G services will be introduced in 38 Cities/Towns across Tamil Nadu within next three
months. The total capacity addition planned under Phase V.1 is 23 lakh lines of which 19lakh are for
2G services and 4 lakh lines for 3G. The total expenditure involved is approximately 1000 crores
including Rs.130 crores for 3G.
At present, in Tamilnadu circle 3124 sites are in operation for mobile services. 3262 new sites
are planned in this project out of which 1119 sites are for 3G services and 2143 sites for 2G. On
completion, a total of 6386 sites will be in operation for mobile services through out the circle.
The total expenditure for Coimbatore SSA under this phase is around 163.2 crores. In
Coimbatore town 184 sites are planned for 3G services and entire Coimbatore city is being brought
under the 3G coverage umbrella. Capacity for 3G services in Coimbatore is 78 thousand lines and for
introduction of 3G services in Coimbatore around 33 crores is being spent.
The total expenditure for Coonoor SSA under this phase is around 33 crores.. In Coonoor town 7
sites are planned for 3G coverage. Capacity for 3G services in Coonoor is 2400 lines and for
introduction of 3G services in Coonoor around One crore is being spent. In Ooty town 11 sites are
planned for 3G coverage. Capacity for 3G services in Ooty is 4 thousand lines and for introduction of
3G services in Ooty around 2 crores is being spent.

3G FEATURES
BSNL 3G, FASTER THAN YOUR THOUGHTS

1. High Quality Voice Service

The quality of voice falls under 3G will be much higher compared to 2G services.
2. Enhanced content services:
 1. 3G customers will be able to download full music files, full movie files at high speed.
2. The customer will also be able to play interactive games.
3. He can download Wallpapers, Audio tone and can also have Video Ring Back tones.

3. Mobile Broadband:
The customer can use his handset for high speed Internet any time anywhere.
4. Video Services:
The customer can enjoy the video call facility wherein both the caller and receiver will be able to
see each other while speaking if both have 3G services and 3G enabled handsets. The customer can
also send Video mails and , Video clips.
5. Mobile TV:
The customer can watch TV programmes of different video channels as per his liking while on the
move.

Commercial information

New Customers:

On launch of the services 3G prepaid customers will be enrolled in a promotional plan.

• The SIM cost is Rs 59 and the First Recharge Coupon cost Rs 120. Free usage of Rs 20.
• Free video call for 50 minutes and free data usage of 25 MB .
• Tariff for Local voice call charges is as low as 30 p/minute and STD calls just 50p/minute.
• Tariff is so very low compared to regular 3G services. Video calls, one of the new features of 3G
services, will also be as low as 30p/minute.
• The pre-paid promotional plan is offered to new 3G customer for a period of 2 months from the date
of launch. Promotional tariff is valid for a period of 365 days from the date of activation of the
connection by the customer.
Under Post paid, 6 different plans are available for the customer's choice to match his needs.

Existing 2G customers migrating to 3G:

BSNL is also allowing customers of 2G post paid and prepaid service to migrate to 3G
prepaid/post paid plans of his choice free of cost.
• A customer switching over to 3G prepaid from 2G prepaid will be converted to 3G General Prepaid
120 Plan.
• At that time, balance amount will be carried over to his 3G prepaid account and validity restricted to
180 days.
• 2G customers migrating to 3G prepaid will be enrolled under 3G prepaid General Plan. These
customers can avail the promotional plan /3G prepaid by using the STV 98.It has a free usage of Rs.19
and promotional tariff plan validity for Rs 365 days.
• 2G post paid customers have to pay only Rs. 25 per month extra over and above his monthly fixed
charges of his chosen post paid plan to enjoy 3G services.
The existing 2G customers who are migrating to 3G can retain his telephone number while becoming a
3G customer.

For 2G customers who are having 3G enabled handsets, BSNL is planning to convert such
customers into 3G class.
• The customer will remain in 2G plan for Voice and data services.
• He will be permitted to make video calls.
This is being done to enable 2G customers to have a feel of 3G services like video calls so
that such customers can be induced to become regular 3G customers.
To cater to customers whose requirement in mainly data transfer exclusive data plans are on offer
under post paid category.
• Data plan customers can make voice call, video calls etc and charges for the same will be as per a
separate tariff structure. No extra charges need be paid for the facility.
• Prepaid customers can utilise data recharge vouchers to enjoy free data usage.
• The charge for data usage is only 1 paisa for every 10KB.
• Customers can use the trial pack (of data) to get a feel of the high speed data service to help them
decide on whether to subscribe to data plans. As a promotional offer 6 GB download is allowed free
(day time 1GB & night time 5GB)