The buzz-word currently in the telecom sector and associated circles in India is 3G. These two letters have taken the communication industry by storm in many countries and India is eagerly awaiting the advent of this exciting new medium of communication and data transfer.
3G or Third generation is a term used to refer to the next generation of mobile communication which is soon to be launched in India and which will surely usher in a revolution in its kind and completely change the outlook of communications. 3G technology will allow network operators to offer their subscribers a myriad of advanced services. India already has a booming mobile market and with its extensive network coverage, mobile broadband will undoubtedly be the best thing to happen.
The amount of bandwidth needed for 3G services could be as much as 15-20MHz and this is as much as 500 times the 2Gspectrum that we have been using since the late 90s. 2G stands for second generation wireless telephone technology and 1G are analog cellphone standards.
In the past few months, all of us have been curious as to why governments all over the world are raising such a huge hue and cry over 3G spectrum. The answer is that 3G spectrum will be the ultimate technology anyone can even dream of. It will enable us to simultaneously transfer a telephone call as well as non–voice data such as downloading information; along with sending e-mails and flash messages. 3G spectrum allows the simultaneous use of speech use of speech and data services and a very high data downloading speeds of upto 1750 kbps. In other words, we would be able to flash our mobiles to check out our favourite soaps on television, view uploaded videos on the net, challenge our friends to any online games or just spend some time listening to our favourite singer.
3Gspectrum was first introduced in Japan for commercial purposes and since then 3G services are now operational in 42 countries all over the world.
The amount of bandwidth needed for 3G services could be as much as 15-20MHz and this is as much as 500 times the 2Gspectrum that we have been using since the late 90s. 2G stands for second generation wireless telephone technology and 1G are analog cellphone standards.
In the past few months, all of us have been curious as to why governments all over the world are raising such a huge hue and cry over 3G spectrum. The answer is that 3G spectrum will be the ultimate technology anyone can even dream of. It will enable us to simultaneously transfer a telephone call as well as non–voice data such as downloading information; along with sending e-mails and flash messages. 3G spectrum allows the simultaneous use of speech use of speech and data services and a very high data downloading speeds of upto 1750 kbps. In other words, we would be able to flash our mobiles to check out our favourite soaps on television, view uploaded videos on the net, challenge our friends to any online games or just spend some time listening to our favourite singer.
3Gspectrum was first introduced in Japan for commercial purposes and since then 3G services are now operational in 42 countries all over the world.
One can surely appreciate why radio spectrum has become such a costly and scarce resource in the world presently. It being in short supply, telecom operators are vying for 3G spectrum rights from governments all over the world and the governments, on the other hand, are minting a huge revenue on realizing that they own a priceless resource. While India falls behind many Asian countries in introducing 3Gservices, the auctioning of 3G spectrum in India to prospective bidders would start on 14th January next year. According to Sanjiv Mittal, Vice Chairman, Bharti Telesoft (the software wing of Bharti Enterprises),”paying a premium” for services will not hinder the customers – “Typically mail and chat are hugely popular and these services will be enhanced in terms of video mail or video chat. If past subscribers are anything to go by, we see a willingness among customers to pay a premium price”. It is worth noting that there are a number of issues related to 3G that are bothering the government. High prices for 3G services; possibility of electromagnetic waves causing health hazards, many highly clandestine zones of India coming under the purview of 3G and rigidity of 2G users to switch to 3G services are some of the propositions requiring formulation.
But, for the time being, we can sit back, relax and enjoy the comforts which are being bestowed upon us by this new technology. 3 cheers to 3G!!!
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