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Definition: 3G Cellular Wireless Internet Access

3G Cellular Wireless Internet Access is third-generation technology in the context of mobile cellular phone standards. The services associated with 3G include wide-area wireless voice telephony and broadband wireless data, all in a mobile environment. In marketing 3G services, video telephone has often been suggested as the killer application for 3G.

3G wireless Internet access utilizes EDGE, EVDO and HSDPA protocols to transport wireless data to and from smart cell phones and other wireless access devices including pagers and personal digital assistants (PDAs).


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Mobile 3G Wireless Internet Access

Now, Wireless Broadband technologies include new services from companies such as Verizon, Sprint, and Cingular, which allow a more mobile version of this broadband access. Consumers can purchase a PC-card, laptop-card, or USB equipment to connect their PC or laptop to the internet via cell-phone towers. This type of connection would be stable in any area that could also receive a strong cell-phone connection.

Roll-out of 3G networks was delayed in some countries by the enormous costs of additional spectrum licensing fees. In many parts of the world 3G networks do not use the same radio frequencies as 2G, requiring mobile operators to build entirely new networks and license entirely new frequencies; a notable exception is the United States where carriers operate 3G service in the same frequencies as other services. The license fees in some European countries were particularly high, bolstered by initial excitement over 3G's potential. Other delays were as a result of the expenses related to upgrading equipment for the new systems.

The first country that introduced 3G on a large commercial scale was Japan. In 2005, about 40% of subscribers used 3G networks only, with 2G being on the way out. It was expected that the transition from 2G to 3G would be largely completed during 2006, and upgrades to the next 3.5G stage with 3 Mbit/s data rates were under way.

The successful 3G introduction in Japan showed that video telephony was not the killer application for 3G networks after all. The real-life usage of video telephony on 3G networks was found to be a small fraction of all services.

3G networks are not IEEE 802.11 networks. IEEE 802.11 networks are short range, higher-bandwidth (primarily) data networks, while 3G networks are wide area cellular telephone networks which evolved to incorporate high-speed internet access and video telephony.

Different Types of 3G Wireless Internet Access

  • Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) - EDGE was designed by 3G carriers to carry wireless data over cell phone connections, which were designed for low bandwidth voice applications. As a result, the maximum speed is limited to only 236.8 kbit/s for 4 timeslots (theoretical maximum is 473.6 kbit/s for 8 timeslots) in packet mode and will therefore meet the International Telecommunications Union's requirement for a 3G network. By Wi-Fi standards, EDGE is very slow and offers only a marginal connection at best.
  • Evolution-Data Optimized for CDMA - EVDO was also designed by 3G that operated CDMA networks. The initial version was called EV-DO, Rev. 0, but quickly upgraded to EV-DO Rev. A. Sprint and Verizon Wireless are deploying EVDO technology in the United States and by Bell Mobility and Telus Mobility in Canada. EVDO was yet another attempt to develop a faster wireless data transport system that could compete with Wi-Fi. In addition to the increase in the maximum burst downlink rate from Rev. 0's 2.45 Mbit/s to 3.1 Mbit/s, Rev. A offered a significant improvement in the maximum uplink data rate, from 153 kbit/s to a maximum uplink burst rate of 1.8 Mbit/s. Still slow compared to Wi-Fi, but EVDO can provide acceptable wireless Internet connections if nothing else is available.
  • High-Speed Downlink Packet Accesss for UMTS - HSDPA was designed by 3G carriers that operated UMTS networks. High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), sometimes referred to as High-Speed Downlink Protocol Access, is a 3G mobile telephony protocol in the HSPA family, which provides a roadmap for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)-based networks to increase their data transfer speeds and capacity. Current HSDPA deployments now support up to 7.2 Mbps and represents the fastest 3G wireless Internet access protocol.
  • Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) - WiMAX is a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to wired broadband like cable and DSL. WiMAX provides fixed , nomadic, portable and, soon, mobile wireless broadband connectivity without the need for direct line-of-sight with a base station. In a typical cell radius deployment of three to ten kilometers, WiMAX Forum Certified systems can be expected to deliver capacity of up to 40 Mbps per channel, for fixed and portable access applications. This is enough bandwidth to simultaneously support hundreds of businesses with T-1 speed connectivity and thousands of residences with DSL speed connectivity. Mobile network deployments are expected to provide up to 15 Mbps of capacity within a typical cell radius deployment of up to three kilometers. WiMAX technology will be incorporated into the majority of notebook computers and PDAs by the end of 2007, allowing for urban areas and cities to become "WiMAX Metro Zones" for portable outdoor broadband wireless Internet access.

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Today's News Stories on 3G Wireless Products/Services, 3G Wireless Network Deployments and 3G Wireless Industry Research:

Wireless Companies Achieve Breakthrough in Broadband Wireless Data Services With Successful Implementation of Automatic Network-to-Network Mobility
KT Corporation of Korea and Stoke, Inc. announced they have succeeded in implementing seamless network handover between multiple mobile data network types. The achievement provides a solution to one of the growing challenges to mobile data operators: improving the customer experience while optimally managing traffic.

Ericsson Powers Broadband Wireless Interactive TV Service for Ucom in Armenia
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC ) is bringing high-quality, interactive TV to viewers in Armenia through a deal with operator Ucom. Ericsson will deliver its IPTV solution including GPON technology in the first contract of its kind.

Ericsson Confirms First LTE License Agreements
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) confirmed it has signed license agreements for LTE essential patents. Ericsson is a strong advocate for reasonable aggregated royalties and holds the industry's strongest LTE patent portfolio. Ericsson is now taking the lead in establishing an industry practice to promote healthy market growth. This builds on Ericsson's present global licensing program for GSM/WCDMA, now composed of more than 80 agreements and generating significant revenue.

Casio Licenses Wi-LAN Wireless Technology
Wi-LAN Inc. (TSX:WIN) announced that Casio Computer Co., Ltd. (Casio) has signed a multi-year running royalty agreement covering Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and CDMA products. The specific terms of the agreement are confidential.

Scottsdale, NewPath Networks Move Forward With Broadband Wireless Infrastructure Improvement Plan
NewPath Networks announced approval by the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, of NewPath's proposal to implement a multi-carrier DAS wireless network in the City. The approval includes a wireless communications fee agreement by which NewPath will pay Scottsdale for use of the public rights-of-way. Major wireless service providers will utilize the NewPath multi-carrier DAS network to provide enhanced voice and data services for their Scottsdale-area subscribers.

ANADIGICS' Innovative New WCDMA/HSPA Family of Power Amplifiers Simplify 3G Mobile Device Design
ANADIGICS , Inc. (NASDAQ: ANAD) announced the launch of a new family of WCDMA/HSPA power amplifiers (PAs) that incorporate daisy-chainable RF power couplers enabling simplified design of 3G handsets , data cards, modems and other types of UMTS subscriber devices. Leveraging its industry-leading HELP3 technology, ANADIGICS' new integrated power amplifiers deliver both the high output power and linearity required by advanced 3G networks, but with minimal battery current consumption.

Stoke and Net One Systems Provide Mobile Broadband Gateways to NTT DOCOMO
Stoke, Inc. and Net One Systems Co., Ltd., Japan's leading networking and systems integration provider, today announced they have been selected by NTT DOCOMO Inc. for their commercial service.

3G Nationwide Broadband Wireless Internet Access With No Annual Contract
Virgin Mobile USA (NYSE: VM) announced the launch of Broadband2Go, a 3G nationwide wireless Internet service without an annual contract, monthly subscription or activation fee. With Broadband2Go, Virgin Mobile USA extends the popularity of prepaid cell phone service, which the company transformed, to online access.

Exalt Announces EX-s Series Gigabit Ethernet Microwave Radio Systems Designed for IP/LTE Migration
Exalt Communications announced availability of the EX-s Series GigE carrier-class, split-mount microwave radio systems for the 6 to 40 GHz ANSI/FCC and ITU/ETSI licensed bands. These point-to-point systems offer mobile operators, government agencies and enterprises new levels of backhaul flexibility and functionality, enabling smooth, low-cost TDM to IP migration and supporting mobile network evolution from 3G to HSPA/4G/LTE.

MTS Internet To Go Plan Offers High-speed Internet Customers Unlimited Wi-Fi and EVDO Access
MTS Allstream Inc. is pleased to announce the new MTS Internet To Go plan that gives MTS residential and business high-speed Internet customers unlimited access to Wi-Fi and EVDO (evolution data optimized) where coverage exists in Manitoba and throughout Canada.

China Mobile, China Telecom and Alcatel-Lucent Sign $1.7 Billion Framework Agreements for 2009
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) announced that it has inked two framework agreements valued USD $1.7 billion in total with China Mobile and China Telecom, to provide network upgrades, integration and maintenance services in 2009. As the leading operators in China, China Mobile and China Telecom were granted 3G licenses in January 2009, for TD-SCDMA and CDMA/EV-DO technologies, respectively. The agreements were secured through Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell, Alcatel-Lucent's Chinese flagship company.

Ericsson and MobiCom Bring Mobile Broadband Wireless Internet Service to MONGOLIA
Mongolian operator MobiCom has launched the first high-speed mobile broadband wireless network in the country, powered by HSPA technology from Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC ). The launch enables MobiCom to introduce mobile broadband services to its subscribers across Mongolia, starting in the capital Ulaanbaatar where about 40 percent of the country's 3 million inhabitants live.

Stride Rite Deploys iPass Retail Office and Broadband Wireless Connectivity to Reduce Costs and Improve Efficiency in More Than 350 Locations Nationwide
iPass, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS) announced that Stride Rite has standardized on iPass Retail Office and Broadband Wireless Primary Service options throughout its more than 350 U.S. stores. The Retail Office service gives Stride Rite complete managed network access -- enabling its locations to be Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant -- and provides seamless connectivity while controlling wide-area network (WAN) expenses. The Wireless Primary Service option allows Stride Rite to stay connected through iPass-provided 3G connectivity.

Broadband Wireless Operators Begin to Focus on Building Green Communications Towers
Broadspot World Wide Wireless announced that its CEO Nyhl Henson will moderate the "Is Your Tower Green Enough?" panel at the CTIA's Tower Technology Summit in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 2, 2009.

Nortel Launches New Technology to Reduce GSM Broadband Wireless Power Consumption
Nortel (TSX:NT) announces Smart Power Management Software that helps reduce radio network power consumption in GSM networks and delivers significant energy and cost-savings for mobile operators. Power reductions that can be achieved through this solution were demonstrated in a trial conducted in February 2009 with the world's largest mobile operator, China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC).

Magneti Marelli Selects Sierra Wireless Embedded Modules for Broadband Wireless Telematics Product for Fleet Management
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) announced that Magneti Marelli has selected Sierra Wireless mobile broadband embedded modules with EMConnect firmware features for integration into its telematics products developed for safety, entertainment and satellite navigation applications.

Ericsson Signs Broadband Wireless Contracts with China Unicom to Build WCDMA Networks in 15 Provinces in China
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been selected by China Unicom to supply WCDMA networks and services for 15 Chinese provinces. The networks will enable tens of millions of subscribers to enjoy rich, high-speed 3G mobile communications.

FMC and Femtocell Equipment Markets Gain Ground in Weak Economy
Market research firm Infonetics Research released the first edition of its biannual FMC and Femtocell Equipment, Phones, and Subscribers report this week.

Ericsson and Mobilkom Austria Launched a Broadband Wireless HSPA Network in Austria
Mobilkom Austria commercially activated its enhanced mobile-broadband services powered by HSPA Evolution. HSPA Evolution, commercially marketed as HSPA+ by mobilkom austria, boosts network capacity in and enables peak data rates of up to 21Mbps, significantly improving users' mobile-broadband experience.

Broadband Wireless Subscribers Still Spending Green on St. Patty's Day
Market research firm Infonetics Research released the fourth quarter (4Q08) edition of its Mobile Broadband Cards, Routers, Services, and Subscribers report last week.

Ericsson to Build Broadband Wireless 3G Network in Turkey
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed a contract with Turkcell, leading communication and technology company of Turkey , as the main supplier to build a complete WCDMA/HSPA broadband wireless network and a range of related services. The deal will enable Turkcell to launch high-speed mobile broadband services, such as high-speed mobile internet and other advanced multimedia services, across Turkey.

CCID's Latest 3G Market Report Positions ZTE as Clear Leader in China
CCID disclosed recently in an industry report entitled "Local Vendors Stand out in China's 3G Equipment Market" that the rapid deployment of 3G networks in China will eventually result in the creation of about 660,000 3G carrier frequency by mid this year. This will make China the country with the largest 3G network construction in the world.

2008 Broadband Wireless Mobile Base Station Contracts Reach 550, Led by Nokia Siemens Networks
Total contracts awarded within the wireless industry for 2008 reached 550 as activity surged in Q4 according to the latest report from EJL Wireless Research titled Global Base Station Contract Analysis Annual 2008 Review.

Sierra Wireless AirLink Mobile and M2M Broadband Wireless Product Line to be Available in Australia
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) announced that the AirLink line of intelligent Mobile and M2M gateways will be available in Australia in 2009. Commercial shipments are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2009, and Sierra Wireless is featuring the AirLink product line in the company's booth at APCO Australia.

Sierra Wireless Completes Acquisition of Wavecom's Broadband Wireless Chipsets
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) and Wavecom (NASDAQ: WVCM) confirmed that the cash payment to financial intermediaries for the ordinary shares and OCEANEs tendered into the offer launched in France by Sierra Wireless France, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sierra Wireless, Inc., occurred on February 27, 2009.

AT&T and Avaya Launch New Broadband Wireless Convergence Package for Business Users
Businesses and organizations can now gain more control over mobile communication costs while providing workers with greater flexibility with a new offer from AT&T and Avaya. A new version of AT&T Mobile Extension combines Avaya's unified communications technologies with AT&T's qualified voice services and compatible wireless devices in a packaged solution with predictable monthly costs.

Wealthiest Americans Take Full Advantage of 3G Smart Phone Broadband Wireless Features
Even in a downturn, the wealthy are eagerly adopting the latest in mobile device functionality on smart phones like the BlackBerry and iPhone, according to the Luxury Institute 's just released WealthSurvey: The Wealthy & Mobile Devices -- Evolving Uses.

Aruba Networks Releases New White Paper on Operating T-Mobile HotSpot@Home Over Adaptive Broadband Wireless LANs
Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN ), a global leader in wireless LANs and secure mobility solutions, today announced the availability of a new white paper, "The T-Mobile HotSpot@Home UMA Service on a University or Enterprise WLAN." Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) protocol, an ITU/3GPP cellular standard, is a form of fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) in which a phone has a single number for both cellular and Wi-Fi networks.

Antenna Software Debuts First Mobile Instant Messaging Solution Integrated With a Mobile Broadband Wireless Platform
Antenna Software announced the launch of AMP IM, the first cross-platform, ready-to-deploy mobile instant messaging (IM) solution built specifically for the mobile workforce. With enterprise-grade security and support across multiple devices, AMP IM empowers workers in the field to collaborate with each other in an asynchronous manner, leading to significantly improved knowledge sharing and increased effectiveness.

EJL Wireless Research Presents Detailed Analysis and Forecast for Broadband Wireless Multi-Std Radio Base Station (MSR-BTS) Market
With each of the top three mobile infrastructure OEMs introducing multi-standard radio base stations, the wireless industry is looking towards a future where base stations can handle multiple air interface standards in a single, highly efficient module. Ericsson and Huawei have launched their MSR-BTS product lines to support easy upgrade from HSPA to LTE.

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