Glossary For Mobile Phones
1G : The first generation of wireless communication technology. It employed analogue signals for data transmission. 2G : The second generation of wireless communication technology. Analogue signals are converted to digital signals for transmission. GSM is a 2G technology protocol. 2.5G : This wireless communication technology indicates a generation that is faster than 2G communication but not as fast as 3G communication. GPRS technology is an example. 3G : The third generation of wireless communication technology, which offers high speeds of data transmission. The HSUPA and WCDMA are considered 3G technology standards. 3.5G : An enhancement to the 3G technology. HSDPA is a 3.5G...