It was first available in May 2001 as a pre-release (test) of W-CDMA technology. The first commercial launch of 3G was also by NTT DoCoMo in Japan on 1 October 2001, although it was initially somewhat limited in scope; broader availability of the system was delayed by apparent concerns over its reliability.
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3G had and has speed capabilities of up to 2 mbps. It enabled smartphones to provide faster communication, send/receive large emails and texts, provide fast web browsing, video streaming and more security amongst others . It was widely based on CDMA2000 (Code-division multiple access) and EDGE technologies.6 Mar 2019
Read moreWhat was before 1G?
Despite its flaws the 1G network wasn’t superseded until 1991, when 2G networks , were introduced.
Read moreWas there a 1G?
Launched by Nippon Telegraph and Telephone in 1979, 1G was first introduced to the citizens of Tokyo . By 1984, the first generational network covered all of Japan, making it the first country to have 1G service nationwide. It wasn’t until March 6, 1983, that Ameritech introduced 1G to the United States.21 Eyl 2020
Read moreHow wireless communication changed the world?
In the aftermath of catastrophes, wireless technology has vastly improved communication between rescue workers and survivors and has allowed people to more quickly contact loved ones in the affected areas .
Read moreWhat is an example of mobile technology?
Mobile technology is exactly what the name implies – technology that is portable. Examples of mobile IT devices include: laptop, tablets and netbook computers . smartphones .
Read moreWhat is the evolution of mobile networks?
The very first generation of commercial cellular network was introduced in the late 70’s with fully implemented standards being established throughout the 80’s . The radio signals used by 1G are analogue, meaning the voice of a call is modulated to a higher frequency rather than being encoded to digital signals.16 Oca 2017
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