3G: Bring it on!

3G mobile services are long overdue in India. Though launched by state-run operators, they are yet to be rolled out in full swing. However, with 3G phones becoming common by the day and service roll out expected soon, the possibility for mobile consumers are limitless

The term ‘3G’ has been ringing in the telecom circles for a long time now. However, this technology, which promises to usher in a new era in mobile telephony, has stayed elusive to Indian subscribers till date.
On the other hand, 3G enabled phones are more commonly available to consumers. What is even more encouraging is that these devices are not limited to the high-end segment. Today, you can get a 3G-enabled mobile phone for as low as Rs 6,000. While, so far a limited number of mobile service providers (namely state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL)) are offering 3G services, more are expected to hit the market soon.
Yet, the question remains: why is there such a buzz around 3G? What does 3G do? What are the benefits of having a 3G device? Well, if these are the questions in your mind, here is what you should know.

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