3G
3G, or third generation networks, refers to a few emerging wireless technologies that allow mobile phones to transfer data at higher rates. 3G specifies theoretical speeds of at least 384kbps in urban environments, which means you'll be able to download or upload large files more quickly.
Now, you may ask: Why do I need to transfer large files through my phone anyway? That's also the big question occupying our mobile operators. They envision users downloading and sharing MP3s as ringtones and watching movie trailers on their tiny mobile phone screens. The recent launch of Telstra's 3G-ish Mobile Loop service and Hutchison's fully blown 3G service in Australia does show that local telco providers are willing to dive into the 3G world headfirst; whether they'll sink or swim remains to be seen.
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