3G
3G stands for the third generation of mobile phone connections that offer faster, more secure connections than previous generations. 3G cellular networks offer regular wireless telephone connectivity in addition to internet connectivity that is comparable to high-speed broadband connections normally found via a home DSL or cable connection.
The two most popular types of 3G connections in the U.S. are HSDPA, or HIgh Speed Download Packet Access, and EV-DO, or Evolution-Data Optimized.
The specific type of 3G connection available depends upon cellular provider. GSM based providers like T-Mobile and AT&T use HSDPA; CDMA-based carriers like Sprint and Verizon use EV-DO.
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11/05/09 5:30pm Computing, Mobile, Gaming, Home A/V Google Dashboard brings all your Google app data under one roof, PS3 Netflix discs arrive Friday, T-Mobile HSPA 7.2 service rolling out now
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11/03/09 6:40pm Mobile AT&T sues Verizon over ad campaign, Spring Design sues Barnes & Noble over Nook, China Ontrade leaks alleged 4th gen iPhone part
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10/08/09 7:00pm Computing, Mobile AT&T still not ready for iPhone tethering, Twitter experienced extended service outage, BlackBerry Bold 2 headed for T-Mobile and AT&T
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10/06/09 5:26pm Mobile Rumor: AT&T to allow VoIP (Skype, Google Voice) on the iPhone
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09/25/09 2:46pm Mobile iPhone 3G and 3GS MMS activated on AT&T
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09/09/09 5:30pm Computing, Mobile Comcast says TV Everywhere trials will begin in 1-2 months, AT&T rolling out faster HSPA 7.2 Mbps 3G in six new cities, Google Voice forwards text messages to e-mail
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07/24/09 3:58pm Computing Apple tablet rumor strikes yet again: It's finished and coming in early 2010?
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07/22/09 9:55am Mobile AT&T reportedly to supply 3G connection for Plastic Logic Reader
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07/06/09 4:22pm Computing Sprint, Best Buy offer 99-cent netbook with 2-year mobile broadband contract
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06/29/09 10:33am Mobile Apple iPhone 3GS in short supply
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06/23/09 1:44pm Mobile Intel and Nokia team up; phones may get Intel processors
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06/19/09 9:30am Mobile iPhone 3G S launch day today, first iPhone 3G S disassembly appears online
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