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This is the second (read the first part here ) of the three part series of my quest towards making people a little more familiar with common mobile world related terms. I have tried to keep the language as simple as possible still incase any one needs any more clarification on any of the terms listed below or any other mobile term, feel free to contact me through this blog. I'll surely reply. What is 4G? 4G, an acronym for fourth-generation wireless, is a technology that will transform wireless communications in a completely new way. It is also known as beyond 3G," since it provides a comprehensive and secure IP (Internet Protocol) solution. Users will enjoy high quality streaming video and "anytime, anywhere" voice and data at a much higher speed than previous generations. The use of G , standing for generation, in mobile technology covers the major advances of the past 20-30 years. 1G technology involved the first widely available mobile phones. 2G technology, whic...

The other day I went to buy a new mobile phone for my mother. Busy seeing the mobile didn't noticed a girl was standing besides me inquiring about the latest and the most swanky mobiles in the shop. Just then she said to the shop owner that she does not need a 3G bcoz she already have a 3.2 MP camera mobile. To my amaze I thought that world moving to 4G and above and there are people who don't know what 3G is? So, this post is for all those people who want to be familiar about 3G: What is 3G: The high-speed access to voice and data technology is known as 3G service, as it is considered the third generation of cellular telecommunications technology. A 3G network is necessary for this service to function. It offers advancements on the 1G and 2G networks such as multimedia applications like video and broadband services. Minimum speeds for a stationary user is 2 megabits per second. When in a moving vehicle, users get 348 kilobits per second. In ideal conditions, 3G service provid...