What are the limitations of 2G system?

2G technologies enabled the various networks to provide services such as text messages, picture messages, and MMS (multimedia messages) . After 2G was launched, the previous mobile wireless network systems were retroactively dubbed 1G.

Drawbacks of 2G technology : Unable to handle complex data such as Videos . Required strong digital signals. If digital signals would weak then no network coverage in that specific area.

Advantages of 2G over 1G It allows voice signals to be digitized and compressed . So, they are more efficient on frequency spectrum than 1G. They introduced data services for mobile in form of SMS text messaging. Data and voice signals are digitally encrypted.28 Eyl 2018