3G Definition
3G stands for the third generation of wireless communication technology. It refers to pending improvements in wireless data and voice communications through any of a variety of proposed standards. The immediate goal is to raise transmission speeds from 9.5K to 2M bit/sec.3g Background
In the 1970's the phone became truly mobile with the 1st generation, 1G analogue mobile phone network.
In Sept 1993 the UK had its first 2nd generation, 2G digital mobile phone network, allowing for new services such as, SMS, CLI or Caller Line Identity and global roaming.
In June 2001 the UK launched its first 2.5G GPRS or general Packet Radio Service, this meant faster download speeds for data. Multimedia messaging now meant we could now send pictures through our mobiles.
In March 2003 the UK launched its first 3rd generation, 3G mobile phone network. The download speeds surpass that of GPRS many times. Products include video calls, video messaging plus voice calls and SMS. Multimedia functionality allows you to play music, send pictures and video clips and play games real time.
The Speed
3G enables users to transmit voice, data, and even moving images. In order to realize these services, 3G improves the data transmission speed up to 144Kbps in a high-speed moving environment, 384Kbps in a low-speed moving environment, and 2Mbps in a stationary environment. 3G provides services like Internet connection, transmission of large-scale data and moving contents photographed by digital cameras and videos, and software downloading.
3G Speeds - 144kb/sec-2mb/sec
2.5G Speeds - 64-144kb/sec
2G Speeds - 10kb/sec
3G Services
Video Calling
Two-way video calling to the market. Video Calling is live, two-way video communication between 2 3G customers, through their handsets. It means you can see people and show places and things, in real time, as you talk. |
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Video Messages & Mail
3G gives you picture messaging and video messaging. Instead of a voicemail message, leave them a video message. You can also send and receive picture messages, sound and text.
3G lets you email and faxmail from just one inbox. You can even listen to your emails, as well as read them. Being able to forward your emails to a fax machine means you can keep a hard copy. |
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Movies
Make sure you know what's hot and what's not in the world of film. Get clips, interviews and reviews for new releases and a pick of the week.
Download clips, reviews and interviews to their handset. |
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Adult Content
Short videos and quality pictures of adult materials |
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News & Bulletins
National and global stories delivered to your handset as they break.
With video bulletins and text updates with pictures you will in the know.
You can also find articles in the news archive and read the quirkiest stories from around the world. Not forgetting the Lotto results - delivered after the big draw. |
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Weather
With Weather, it takes just a few clicks to find out if you need your woolly hat or your sunblock. |
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Sport & Football
Get the latest news on football, cricket, rugby, golf, F1, tennis, horse racing and much more. You can read it, listen to it with our audio bulletins or watch it with our twice daily video news bulletins.
Get your fix of sporting action when you need it. Up to the minute football video highlights, plus breaking news from many other sports from around the world. |
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Finances
Whether you're a small investor or a big player, it's good to know the financial news as it breaks so you can make better informed decisions about your cash. Track shares from the London Stock Exchange and pick up trading tips from the experts.
Finance provides quick and easy access to up-to-date information for people interested in the stock market and investments in general. |
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Alerts
If it's important to you, Alerts will keep you in the frame. Know when your football team scores, or whether you're the latest Lotto millionaire. Alerts can arrive as text or with pictures and can link you to the information that's important to you, so you can see it there and then. |
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Location Finder & Maps
Using a mixture of technologies to give the location of the handset, 3g location services can tell you where you are, what's nearby and where you can find the things you want.
Find:
1) Your nearest bank, cash machines, florists, cinemas, pubs and more.
2) Business Finder
3) Maps
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Games
Fancy playing a game on the move? Turn your handset into a serious handheld gaming platform.
There are loads of games available, including action, strategy, classic and shoot 'em ups |
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High quality Ringtones & Wallpapers
Dump that boring ringtune for something that suits you. Let loose the designer in you and transform your handset wallpaper with a range of options. Or go for the coordinated approach with matching ringtunes and wallpapers. |
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