By:-> Divraniya Nilu O. Msc.

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What is 3G ?
History of 3G Why 3G technology? Predecessor Features of 3G Evolution to 3G Companies working with 3G Effects Advantages Disadvantages Services Conclusion

3G is the third generation of wireless technologies. It supersede 2G and precede 4G. 2.5G was a temporary bridge between 2G and 3G. 3G is mostly used with mobile phones and handsets.

Faster communications services which include: Voice

Fax Internet with seamless global roaming

Introduced in 1990's by the ITU the first 3G Commercial network was launched by NTT DoCoMo in JAPAN on 21st October 2001.

In 2008 INDIA enters in 3G mobile arena.

MTNL( Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited ) is the first mobile operator to launch 3G in INDIA

Higher bandwidth enables a range of new applications!! For the consumer

Video streaming, TV broadcast Video calls, video clips news, music, sports Enhanced gaming, chat, location services

For business
High speed teleworking / VPN access Video conferencing Real-time financial information

1G :-> The 1st Generation began in the early of 80s with commercial deployment of Advance Mobile Phone System (AMPS) cellular networks. 2G :-> The 2nd Generation emerged in 90s when mobile operators deployed two digital voice standards. 2.5G :-> This is the generation of wireless technology which act as bridge between 2G and 3G . The GPRS combined with cellular services is termed as 2.5G.

There are various features of 3G technology such as Higher Data

Speed , Enhanced Audio and Video streaming , Video Conferencing Supports , Web Browsing at higher speed etc.

But the most important features are I. Data Rate and

II. Security.

It is the most important feature of 3G the Data Rate of 3G is

very high as compare to 2G system. the transfer rate for 3G networks is normally 460 kbps for device that are moving fast and 2 Mbps for slow ones. For fixed wireless LANs the speed goes beyond 2 Mbps .

Another important feature of 3G is increased security.

3G network offer a greater degree of security than 1G & 2G by allowing the UE to authenticate the network it is attaching to , the user can be sure that the network is intended and not an impersonator.

3G networks uses the KASUMI block crypto instead of the older A5/1

stream cipher.

Standards for services Service provider infrastructure 3G- Compatible handsets 3G services from service provider

Mobile Internet connectivity

Mobile email
Mobile Interview Multimedia services, such as digital photos taken by and shared via wireless handsets

Wireless application downloading

Real-time multiplayer gaming

Enhanced emergency and location-based services

Higher call volumes and support for multimedia data

applications, such as video and photography.

Faster data transfer rates

Free or cheap calls worldwide

Capability to determine geographic position of mobiles and report it

Worthwhile for users that need connectivity on the move

High spectrum licensing fees for the 3G services

Huge capital required to build infrastructure for 3G services. Health impact because of electromagnetic waves. Prices are very high for 3G mobile services. Will 2G users switch to 3G services?

Takes time to catch up as the service is new.

3G eases the machine to machine communication in the near

future

For Example: Refrigerator with in-built sensors, sensing the emptied shelves and sending means automatically to the PDA of the user or the local store to refill it.

3G services will add invaluable dimension for the integral part of the modern world In the near future , Mobility will not be considered as an addon: it will become a fundamental aspect Development of 3G networks will continue and pick up pace in the near future

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