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3G

abbreviation for
(Communications & Information) third-generation; a system for mobile phones allowing fast connection, internet access, digital photography, graphics transmission and display, and other advanced features
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TELECOMWORLDWIRE-6 December 2006-Cingular introduces LG's CU400 3G phone with PTT(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
Vodafone have chosen Samsung to provide the first 3G phone but hope to expand the range to include handsets from Sony Ericsson.
WLANs offer much cheaper Internet connections than 3G phone networks, because they can be set up with just a few cheap base stations in so-called hotspots such as hotels, cafes, railway stations, public buildings or airports.
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-7 November 2006-Vodafone introduces 710 3G phone in Portugal(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-14 November 2003-Danish citizens to be given access to information on location of 3G phone masts(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
There are big opportunities for new companies to enter this field and to have their concepts ready for the UK launch of the 3Gservice.' 3G phone users will be able to operate home appliances, use electronic money and pay for items from vending machines.
NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-8 March 2002-Nokia plans to begin 3G phone sales in third quarter (C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
Some said that the 3G phone's battery ran out within a day and others reported that it would go out of range even within the designated trial service area of Tokyo's 23 wards.
BT said it hopes the 3G phone will enable it to form wholesale agreements with 3G mobile operators seeking to offer broadcast mobile TV and DAB digital radio services to customers, along with video-on-demand and 'niche channels'.
While that may make full use of 3G's transmission speed and advanced chips, DoCoMo has been careful to play down expectations, predicting instead the most common use for the 3G phone may be nothing more than as an electronic wallet.
New 3G technology from mobile operator Vodafone, has enabled the first live streaming in New Zealand, allowing 3G phone users to view live music or sporting events as they occur.
THIS is Sony Ericsson's first 3G phone - and it promises to be a best-seller when it's launched here later this year.