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Phones - brief history and background market information.
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1. Introduction 1.1 3G Phones - brief history and background market information '3G' Stands for 'Third generation' indicating the stage in the technological evolution of the mobile handset. Basically, a 3G device provides a greater range of functionality to a handset. Up until recently mobile phones have been capable of limited voice and text communications. 3G phones promise allow the simultaneous transfer of speech data, text, picture, audio and video. A 3G device has the potential to become a substitute for the palm top organiser, phone, and laptop all in one. 3G devices will provide the following innovations: * High speed mobile internet access * Multimedia entertainment features- movies, music, etc. * Video conferencing * Mobile shopping (m-commerce). Browse available items and pay using electronic cash. * Travel/ Weather information GPS capabilities. Third Generation mobile in the shape of UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) with WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) is already a reality. The first...
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