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What is 3G?
For every gadget there is a technology associated with it. When wireless phones were first utilized, there was a need to invent a technology which would make its manoeuvring a lot easy. As a result, the seeds of wireless technology were sown. W-CDMA is the primary component of 3G network system and this system is often called as 'freedom of mobile multimedia access'.
3G is the third generation of cellular data networks. An upgraded version of the previous 2G technology which enables high-speed data transfer, multi-media access, video calls and a unique feature of global roaming. The first thing on the list to access the 3G service is; a 3G compatible handset.
History of 3G
The radiotelephone service was first introduced in the US in 1940's and it meant connection of mobile users to fixed public network. By 1960's, a new system known as Improved Mobile Telephone Service was launched by Bell Systems. It brought many improvements in the field of mobile communication which included direct dialling and utilization of higher bandwidth.
The whole system used analog signals and was developed in late '60's and early '70's. A low power transmitter and receiver were installed in every “cells” which were smaller coverage areas of the larger “cellular” network.
