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In mobile telephony, third-generation protocols support much higher data rates, measured in Mbps, intended for applications other than voice. 3G networks trials started in Japan in 2001. 3G networks are expected to be starting in Europe and part of Asia/Pacific by 2002, and in the US later. 3G will support bandwidth-hungry applications such as full-motion video, video-conferencing and full Internet access. www.3gpp.orgwww.polyphonic-ringtones-ring-tones.co.uk/glossary.html

Usually used in reference to the next generation digital mobile network.www.adaptivedigital.com/services/serv_definitions.htm

Third Generation–the next generation of wireless technology beyond personal communications services. The World Administrative Radio Conference assigned 230 megahertz of spectrum at 2 GHz for multimedia 3G networks. These networks must be able to transmit wireless data at 144 kilobits per second at mobile user speeds, 384 KBPS at pedestrian user speeds and 2 megabits per second in fixed locations. ...www.braddye.com/glossary.html

3G or third generation wireless is digital and includes but is not limited to such enhanced features as high-speed transmission, global roaming and advanced multimedia access. This generation will become more an more visible within the next few years.globalvalueconnect.com/Glossary/G.htm

Third Generation (mobile communication). Generally used as reference to public mobile communication systems based on the >UMTS standard.www.mentalimages.com/1_5_glossary/

3G, or third generation, is the generic term used for the next generation of mobile communications systems. The new systems will enhance the services available today and offer multimedia and internet access and the ability to view video footage. The third generation technology used in the UK is called UMTS. These services operate at 2100 MHz. (2.1GHz).www.mobilemastinfo.com/information/jargon_buster.htm

Third Generation digital wireless telecommunication technologies, include those that support packet data switching, wireless broadband multi-media and global roamingwww.chinamobilehk.com/our_business/glossary.htm

3G stands for 3rd-generation. Analogue mobile phones were the first generation. Digital marked the second generation. 3G is loosely defined, but generally includes high data speeds, always-on data access, and greater voice capacity.www.boxtelematics.com/glossary.html

3G mobile communications system will provide an enhanced range of multimedia services (eg video, high speed Internet access). The first 3G networks are expected to entered service in 2003 using radio spectrum in the 2GHz bands.

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The next generation of wireless technology, beyond personal communications services, that is expected to offer increased voice capacity and high-speed data capabilities.www.cingular.ky/cingular/glossary.php

Third-generation mobile telecommunications system. Three different 3G systems are currently being defined: UMTS by ETSI; J-FPLMTS by ARIB in Japan; and different systems by the TIA. The first generation was analog cellular such as NMT, AMPS, TACS; second generation cellular systems are digital such as NADC, GSM, PDC, CDMA.www.keep-talking.net/glossary.htm

Third generation wireless: digital wireless devices on packet switched networks. Supporting simultaneous Voice and Data calls. Also supporting live video streaming.www.moto-zone.com.au/motoglossary/motoglossary.html

The designation for systems following the 2G systems and they offer high speed data services in addition to the basic voice capability. Typically they use CDMA techniques and include W-CDMA, CDMA2000, and TD-SCDMA.www.radio-electronics.com/info/cellulartelecomms/cellular_glossary/cellularglossary_0.php

Third generation (3G) wireless networks will offer faster data transfer rates than current networks. The first generation of wireless (1G) was analog cellular. The second generation (2G) is digital cellular, featuring integrated voice and data communications. So-called 2.5G networks offer incremental speed increases. 3G networks will offer dramatically improved data transfer rates, enabling new wireless applications such as streaming media.scmad.gayanb.com/j2me-glossary1.php

Next generation of wireless technology. Multimedia 3G networks transmit wireless data up to 2 megabits per second making possible the integration of voice, data, and video.www.business2.com/b2/web/articles/0,17863,527365,00.html

3G (third generation)mobile telephony gives you high-speed access (up to 2mb/s). This may enable live pictures, camera etc. on your phone. Preceding 3G is analogue (1G). Then came GSM (2G). Currently GSM is now tested with GPRS(a "light version" of 3G.)www.celluloco.com/products/customer/pages.php

is third-generation wireless. 3G was introduced in the United States early in 2002. By late 2004, it was finally providing transmission speeds sufficient to handle full-motion video, albeit over short periods of time (15 seconds to three minutes, in most cases). toppeople.hofstra.edu/faculty/frank_g_bowe/bb/glossary.html

also UMTS : universal mobile telephony standard, in the UK a WCDMA systemwww.tetrawatch.net/science/glossary.php

Third generation wireless employing wideband frequency carriers and a CDMA air interface.www.proxicast.com/support/glossary.htm

3G stands for "third generation." It is aimed at delivering high-speed services and is targeted to offer access speeds of about 144 Kbps, later moving up to 2.4 Mbps. 3G will allow for mobile-based bells and whistles – like graphics on your cell. ETA: within two years.www.10meters.com/communications_glossary.html

3G Networks will offer services and capabilities that just a few years ago were confined to science fiction. Handheld devices no larger than today's mobile phones will allow you see as well as hear the person you're talking to, access the internet at high speed and use sites specifically offering fast, useful and fun information.www.thefuturelook.com/expert/glossary/

Describing up-and-coming technology to provide wireless users with faster transmissionswww.sb-systems.com/mobile-phones-glossary-window.html

Third generation of mobile phone technologies covered by the ITU IMT-2000 family. The newest generation of wireless communications systems that allows greater bandwidth and opens the way to increased data-over-wireless solutions. 3G network deployment has been significantly delayed over the last years due to the heavy investment required for implementation.www.cellglide.com/glossary1.shtml

3G (or 3-G) is short for third-generation mobile telephone technology. The services associated with 3G provide the ability to transfer both voice data (a telephone call) and non-voice data (such as downloading information, exchanging email, and instant messaging). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3G