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Many users have probably hears about smartphones and 3G technology, but not too many are sure what this really means. 3G stands for third generation technology, the current result of the efficient evolution of mobile phone technology. With 3G data can be transferred at an extremely high speed.

In the current times, the constant demanding for technological innovation plays a major role in our lives and with every kind of product. As regarding the mobile phones, a constant up-gradation of technology is a must in the current state of such devices. These are not only gadgets anymore, used to communicate but they also need a wide number of other features such as a camera, a huge storage space, Bluetooth connectivity, music and video playback and many other things. Apart from these sophisticated capabilities, the most important criteria when choosing a cell phone in the present is the connectivity. This is where 3G has come into demand.

Even though that most mobile handsets in the market at the present moment are based on 2G technology, including a standards like GSM (Global System for Mobile) communication. Other handsets have higher data transfer, speed and capability than the standard 2G, and can be included in the 2.5G and the 2.75G categories. Most common 2.5G technology includes the GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) and it works along with the GSM networks. In the same array we can find technologies such as CDMA and EDGE (Enhanced Data Transfer Rates for GSM Evolution). With successive technology generations the speed of data transfer has grown form the previous one, and in order to maintain the standards with certain services, such as ringtone downloading, picture and text messaging, and the mobile web the technology is being gradually enhanced.

The 3G mobile technology is considered a substantial advancement forward regarding the data transfer for cell phones. With the increasing demands coming from the users and the increasing mobile networks, providers have to buck up and offer faster data transfer rates than ever. 3G phones are considered a masterpiece of innovation and time. Features such as the video calling, allowing the user to see the person talking to over the phone is such an example of advancement brought by the new mobile technology.

As a result, all the leading manufacturers have launched their 3G enabled handsets and they the continuous object of a fierce competition between them. The 3G phones are the first preferences of customers, others than those expressing the option of buying a more economical mobile device, and as the last few years of this industry is showing us these are the favorites of everyone.

The 3G handsets are very advanced technologically as high-end devices with rich features. The price tag is also quite high, and this is the only reason that could make a potential user to change its mind. It is also true that many user do not mind their wallet, if they will be able to have the best technology at their disposal. So, we shouldn’t be surprised by the constant rising demand of such devices.

The main standards of the 3G technology, developed and used in areas around the globe are: W-CDMA or the Wideband-Code Division Multiple Access, providing the 2G GSM standard in two shapes, UMTS and FOMA. The EV-DO is designed by Qualcomm and is the CDMA`s competitor to the W-CDMA. EV-DO or the Evolution Data Optimized represents a broadband standard of data, already used by many wireless connection providers with a data transfer rate of approximate 2Mbit per second of download.