Advantages and Disadvantages of 3G Internet

by Shobit Garg Consultant 3G, the third generation of mobile technology has completely changed the way of using mobile. This technology has brought a boon to the telecommunication field. It is the advancement of 2G services. 3G has made wireless devices more popular and useful. Wireless devices, combined with the power of high speed technology like 3G internet access technology have made these devices useful in every aspect of your life, being it is education, your workplace, transfer of information or entertainment. 3G has brought change in all sectors of life.

Like every modern innovations and technology, 3G has also various advantages and disadvantages. This popular technology is also not untouched with several problems. Here are some major advantages and disadvantages of 3G technology.

Advantages of 3G technology

• Data transmission rates of 3G technology is the major benefit of using this technology. By using 3G we can transfer data at rate of 2Mbps. 3G has a wider bandwidth than its predecessor 2G. This is why it can give a high speed of data transfer to the users.
• It is due to 3G technology that you are able to talk through video calling on international roaming also. Now same phone as well as phone number can be used from anywhere in the world if it supports the 3G technology.
• 3G has reduced the dependency on Wi-Fi connections. Now internet can be accessed from anywhere at any time, even when you are not in the range of Wi-Fi.
• 3G has brought entertainment possible, even if you are not sitting in front of your TV by using the facility of viewing TV through the internet called IPTV.
• It has made the multimedia experience much better to the internet users. You can transfer text, videos, picture and sound all in a faster and easier way.
• Using 3G technology, we can make local or international calls at cheaper rates and with better network facility.
• For people involved in business or acquire high responsibility posts in their workplace, 3g technology has brought the facility to be connected to the network of their workplace easily. They can upload and download files at a faster rate and can access any required information, even when they do not sit on their office computer.
• By using 3G internet plans, you can enjoy facility of fast video streaming, video conferencing, video calling and a faster browsing facility.
• 3G also provides better security than before by properly authenticating user network. It provides User Equipment facility as well as security, when connecting to various other application frameworks.

Disadvantages of 3G technology

• Major disadvantage is that various older 2G mobiles are not compatible to 3G technology. You must have a mobile or other device, which support 3G to get its facilities.

• 3G technology requires different frequencies than its older generation technology 2G. Mobile companies upgraded their infrastructure to provide 3G facilities to the users. That is why 3G technology is little costlier.
• Various mobile phones supporting 3g technology like smart phones are more sophisticated and thus costly. They are also more prone to damages. These devices also consume more battery and emit harmful radiations dangerous to the users.

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