In a market implementation, 3G downlink data speeds defined by telecom service providers vary depending on the underlying technology deployed; up to 384kbit/s for UMTS (WCDMA), up to 7.2Mbit/sec for HSPA, and a theoretical maximum of 21.1 Mbit/s for HSPA+ and 42.2 Mbit/s for DC-HSPA+ (technically 3.5G, but usually …
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2G bumped speeds up to 0.1 Mbps , and allowed multiple users on a single, secure channel. The real game-changer came with the advent of 3G, which took mobile networks and data use to a new level.
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