What countries still use 3G?

In the countries where 3G was launched first – Japan and South Korea – 3G penetration is over 70%. In Europe the leading country for 3G penetration is Italy with a third of its subscribers migrated to 3G. Other leading countries for 3G use include Nepal, UK, Austria, Australia and Singapore at the 32% migration level.

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Can I still use a 2G phone?

Unfortunately, many people worldwide still depend on 2G networks. Therefore, brand-new, top-of-the-line phones on the market today—such as Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and the iPhone 11—still support 2G technology . And the vast majority of these smartphones don’t give users any way to switch off 2G support.

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How long has 3G been around?

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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When did 2G network start?

Where it all Began: The Launch of 2G. The second generation of mobile networks appeared under the GSM standard in 1991 in Finland. Finally, the calls could be encrypted, increasing security and creating a variety of new communication possibilities for different industries.5 Haz 2020

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