THIRD GENERATION (3G)WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY

CONTENTS:-

What is 3G Technology History and evolution of 3G Technology Introduction of 1G,2G and 3G Mobiles Advantages of 3G technology Disadvantages of 3G technology 3G Standards and capabilities 3G Mobile’s place in the market

What is 3G Technology

3G technology is the latest in mobile communications.

3G stands for “third generation” 3g technology is intended for the true

multimedia cell phoneTypically called smart phones -- and features increased bandwidth and transfer rates to accommodate web-based applications and phone-based audio and video files

HISTORY The first pre-commercial networkBy NTT DoCoMo in JapanBranded FOMA , in may 2001. The first commercial use 3G network was by Monet mobile networks in 2003. In 2008 , India entered into 3g mobile arena with the launch of 3G enabled mobile services by (MTNL).

INTRODUCTION OF 1G,2G 1G REFERS TO THE FIRST- GENERATION OF WIRELESS TELEPHONE TECHNOLOGY, USE ONLY FOR TALKING ..

2G (or 2-G) is short for second generation wireless telephone technology.multimedia ,SMS ..

3G ADVANTAGESUniversal global roaming.Multimedia (voice , data & video).Faster internet access.384 kbps while moving.2 mbps when stationary at Specific location. video calling .

DISADVANTAGES

o More cost for connection

o Separate 3G Cell phones are needed

o 3G Cell phones are more cost when compared to 2G cell

SOME 3G CELL PHONES :-

Apple I phone 3G.

LG KF750.

Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic ,

Blackberry Bold 9000

3G CAPABILITIES

High-speed data transmission Symmetrical an asymmetrical data transmission

support Improved voice quality Greater capacity Multiple simultaneous services Global roaming across Improved security Service flexibility

THE 3G PERFROMANCE ADVANTAGE

Time to download a 1 MB file:

• Fixed line modem: 3 minutes• GSM Cell phone: 15 minutes• Enhanced GSM phone: 1-5minutes• 3G phone (outdoor): 21 seconds• 3G phone (indoor): 4 seconds

3G APPLICATIONS

• Wireless internet• Audio on demand • Electronic postcards• Video conferencing• Secure mobile commerce transactions• Traffic and traveling information – location specific

MARKET DRIVERS TOWARDS 3G

1. Rapid growth in text, WAP and other data traffic- up to 50% of total mobile traffic within 5 years

2. Mobile and internet penetration both growing rapidly3. Mobile penetration likely to exceed PCs & fixed4. Alliances forming between major mobile, IT and e- commerce

players5. Mobile commerce and multimedia identified as kay growth

areas – but need bandwidth to deliver

TYPES OF MOBILE INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

• Global systems for mobile communication (GSM)• High speed circuit switched data (HSCSD)• General packet radio services (GPRS)• Third generation (3G) mobile • Enhanced data GSM environment (EDGE)• Public access WLAN• Linked public access WALNs