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3G -Technology
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HOW MANY OF YOU

IMAGINE YOUR NEXT

PHONE TO BE

I-PHONE ???
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1G AND 2G AND 3G
1G networks used are analog. Eg:-CDMA
2G networks are digital. Eg:-GSM,EDGE
3G (third-generation) technology is used
to enhance mobile phone standards.3G
helps to simultaneously transfer both
voice data and non-voice data such as
downloading information, exchanging e-
mail, and instant messaging. The highlight
of 3G is video telephony.
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Evolution from 2G to 3G

2G networks were built mainly for voice data and slow
transmission. Due to rapid changes in user expectation it
doesnt meet today's wireless needs.

Japan in 1999 was the first country to introduce 3G
nationally and transition to 3G was largely completed in
2006. Korea then adopted 3G Networks soon after and the
transition was made as early as 2004.

3G network can remain in the network and be used in dual
network operation where 2G and 3G networks co-exist.

3G services were introduced in Europe in 2003.

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How i-phone works

3G i-phone uses a technology protocol
called HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink
Packet Access) to download data fast over
UMTS (Universal Mobile
Telecommunications System) networks.
Email attachments and web pages load
twice as fast on 3G networks as on 2G.
It works on a 3G spectrum.

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Sony Ericsson V800 3G phone


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What are the issues regarding
3G pricing?
Pricing has been a cause of concern. Spectrum
auctions ran into billions of euros in Europe. In
Europe, spectrum licensing fees were collected
years before the 3G service was developed and it
required huge investments to build 3G networks,
hitting mobile operators' margins.

However, in Japan and South Korea, spectrum
licensing fees were not applicable as the focus of
these countries were national IT infrastructure
development.
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What is the pricing issue in
India?
While Tatas have welcomed Trai's Rs 1,400-crore
(Rs 14 billion) base price for a nationwide rollout
of 3G services, the rest of the players find the
price too exorbitant.


Bharti-Airtel is disappointed with the pricing as
they were expecting it to be Rs 300-400 crore
(Rs 3-4 billion). The reserve price is a
disincentive for telecom companies in India.
Bharti has appealed to lower the prices specially
for rural penetration.
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Which companies have applied
for 3G license?
3G spectrum has been provided to GSM players
like BSNL, MTNL,Bharti and Hutch to carry out an
interface check on a non-commercial basis ahead
of the start of 3G mobile services.

Trial spectrum has been given for a period of one
month. This will be only 1/1000th of the actual
3G spectrum capability. Apart from PSU majors,
spectrum for carrying out 3G trials has been
given to all those who have applied under the
National Frequency Allocation Plan on the 2.1
GHz band.
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