3G broadband offers mobile internet through enabled devices, using wireless technology standards to create high-speed voice and data networks. It was first released in 2001 and is still monopolized by mobile phone providers. Dongles connect other devices to mobile internet services.
Third generation (3G) broadband, mainly used by telecommunications providers and their customers, offers mobile Internet through specially enabled devices. Devices that access 3G broadband are able to browse websites, download content and access other Internet services from a mobile location. At the time of its release, 3G broadband proved to be unrivaled in terms of mobile internet technology.
3G uses wireless technology standards such as Enhanced Data rate for Global System for Mobile Communications Evolution (GSM Edge), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Code division multiple access (CDMA), and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) to create high speed mobile voice and data networks. Unlike its 2G predecessor, 3G features voice and data services at high speeds, along with the ability to use voice and data at the same time. 3G download speeds reach 14.4 Mbit/s while upload speeds reach 5.8 Mbit/s. 3G standards are defined by the International Telecommunication Union as IMT 2000, with the aim of facilitating growth, increasing bandwidth and supporting diverse applications.
3G broadband was first released in 2001, with WiMax introduced to the telecom market in 2007. After the initial release of 3G broadband, it was launched by NTT DoCoMo in Japan. Following this rollout, 3G spread to other countries in Asia and Europe before reaching the United States, where the first operator was Monet Mobile Networks, followed by Verizon Wireless, which launched 3G in October 2004. In general, the 3G broadband market is still monopolized by mobile phone providers, who offer the services mainly to mobile phone users.
3G broadband data speeds vary by location and provider, but are still a significant improvement over 2G. This previous generation was notorious for slow data transmission. In addition to tariff improvements, security levels in 3G broadband have been stepped up.
In addition to cell phones, 3G broadband has also become accessible through much smaller devices called dongles. Dongles connect other devices, such as computers, to mobile Internet services. 3G broadband technology has yet to achieve widespread uptake and coverage and also remains outpaced by conventional Internet in bandwidth levels.
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