What is 3G Technology

3 G is an improvement of 2.5G. Third generation technology or 3G enables the mobile service providers to provide internet access, video calling, video games and wider networking and connectivity to their customers at a high speed. The technology provides the wireless broadband connection on your mobile hand sets, audio video conferencing, stock transactions and many more of such functions through your smart phones.

3G technology is of two types: UMTS and CDMA 1x EV-DO. The mobile set supporting 3G technology are fast coming up in the market an all you have to do is get them and start using them.

The technology was first used in Japan and has now dissipated to other countries, revolutionizing the telecom industry. It has changed the way we communicate and stay connected.

The benefits are for both the individuals and the business. The business person can participate in conferencing by using their mobiles, transfer files, e-mail their colleagues, perform transactions, and conduct many such business activities using the mobiles. The individuals can download games, connect to friends through the video calling, email, locate their place, access net and stay connected at a high speed of service provided to them by their service providers.

The 3G technology makes possible for you to use your mobile as a modem and thus send e-mails to your friends, or look at the latest news and reports online, browse through the web pages and go for online shopping.

You can download and enjoy the games on your mobile, view movie trailers and decide which movie to watch with your friends and family, watch the latest sport event highlights while at work, on your mobile and many such activities. The 3G technology has made all this possible.

The persons working from home or the employees on their way to work or those on the business travel can stay connected with their colleagues and participate in the official activities by using this technology.

The technology is thus catering to the ever growing dependence of the individuals on their mobile for communication and connectivity. It supports data at a rate of 384 kbps to 2 mbps, a speed much higher than the present 2 and 2.5 G technology.

So , start using the technology, download all the games, enjoy the latest music, watch movie clips, stay connected, check mails, transfer payments, shop all with your tiny sleek, shining palm sized mobile set.