Comments on: 2G, 3G, 3.5G, 4G, 5G, 6G…cleaning the mobile telco standards mess http://techiteasy.org/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/ web business models, information systems, high tech, software economics, SaaS, Software + Service, innovation, new product development, digital strategy, software engineering, remote / mobile / wireless technologies, VoIP, IPTV, blogs, telecommunication business models, computer networks architecture, project management, user-generated content philosophy, entrepreneurial finance, outsourcing, operations - logistics - e-procurement - supply chain management, customer relationship management, telecom billing, clusters of innovation, e-Business, e-Commerce, start-up launch, fast-growing ventures management, globalization + some useless stuff (usually getting the most visits & comments) Thu, 01 May 2008 08:41:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: Could the Internet just…crash? « Tech IT Easy http://techiteasy.org/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-47181 Could the Internet just…crash? « Tech IT Easy Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:42:54 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-47181 [...] - Second, Korean scientists announced a new technology called “New Nomadic Local Area Wireless Access” that allows users of mobile phones to download data at a stunning 3,6 Gb/s rate - much more than what the “4G” technologies actually in the pipeline can offer. In fact Korea seems to be heading the race for the definition of the future 4G standard. (BTW, there is a highly valuable, landmark post about these mobile phone generations on Tech IT Easy : have a look). [...] [...] - Second, Korean scientists announced a new technology called “New Nomadic Local Area Wireless Access” that allows users of mobile phones to download data at a stunning 3,6 Gb/s rate - much more than what the “4G” technologies actually in the pipeline can offer. In fact Korea seems to be heading the race for the definition of the future 4G standard. (BTW, there is a highly valuable, landmark post about these mobile phone generations on Tech IT Easy : have a look). [...]

]]> By: Charlette http://techiteasy.org/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-40728 Charlette Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:35:53 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-40728 I saw your messages while searching for the information about using 3G/3.5G USB adapter. As my company is making this adapter to have data connection over mobile phone networks. I am in Taiwan, the 3G/3.5G adapter always bundled with telco operator, is it same in US/Canada ? Any comments to me how to sell this adapter to US/Canada ? I saw your messages while searching for the information about using 3G/3.5G USB adapter. As my company is making this adapter to have data connection over mobile phone networks. I am in Taiwan, the 3G/3.5G adapter always bundled with telco operator, is it same in US/Canada ? Any comments to me how to sell this adapter to US/Canada ?

]]> By: Lyndon http://techiteasy.org/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-37780 Lyndon Tue, 04 Sep 2007 05:11:54 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-37780 Hi, just to condirm on the 4G network. "Data rates are expected to reach 100 Mbytes/sec" Is mega bytes or mega bits. Just wanted to confirm. :) Hi, just to condirm on the 4G network. “Data rates are expected to reach 100 Mbytes/sec” Is mega bytes or mega bits.

Just wanted to confirm. :)

]]> By: Jeremy Fain http://techiteasy.org/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-24316 Jeremy Fain Sat, 09 Jun 2007 12:57:45 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-24316 Done Done

]]> By: sud http://techiteasy.org/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-24226 sud Sat, 09 Jun 2007 05:17:55 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-24226 Can you please re-write ((sheepish grin :-))the article with all teh coments incorporated Can you please re-write ((sheepish grin :-))the article with all teh coments incorporated

]]> By: kari http://techiteasy.org/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8264 kari Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:12:52 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8264 I think this picture explains why Finland gets mentioned many times when talking about cell phones, http://scuba.kapsi.fi/temp/SneakPictureOfAslidePresentedAtMotorola.JPG I think this picture explains why Finland gets mentioned many times when talking about cell phones, http://scuba.kapsi.fi/temp/SneakPictureOfAslidePresentedAtMotorola.JPG

]]> By: Jeremy Fain http://techiteasy.org/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8221 Jeremy Fain Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:35:10 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8221 Lim> Indeed, you're right; but as I said, I didn't want my blogpost to delve too much into details. In other words I felt I had to keep it simple. Robert> You're most welcome! Why Finland?? Come on, ask your son. Finland is the homeland of Nokia, the leading telecommunication device manufacturer in the world. Lim> Indeed, you’re right; but as I said, I didn’t want my blogpost to delve too much into details. In other words I felt I had to keep it simple.

Robert> You’re most welcome! Why Finland?? Come on, ask your son. Finland is the homeland of Nokia, the leading telecommunication device manufacturer in the world.

]]> By: Lim C http://techiteasy.org/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8216 Lim C Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:43:11 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8216 I would also say that 1G is related to the analog systems, 2G being digital systems. You should also map 2G, 2.5G to the "CDMA branch" with 1x, EV-DO,... I would also say that 1G is related to the analog systems, 2G being digital systems.
You should also map 2G, 2.5G to the “CDMA branch” with 1x, EV-DO,…

]]> By: Jeremy Fain http://techiteasy.org/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8214 Jeremy Fain Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:58:16 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8214 Hey Chris, Maybe you're right about the analogue precursor to GSM and 1G - I'll check this out. Anybody to help us on this matter? Excellent remarks on 3G. Many thanks. Hey Chris,

Maybe you’re right about the analogue precursor to GSM and 1G - I’ll check this out. Anybody to help us on this matter?

Excellent remarks on 3G. Many thanks.

]]> By: Chris Fleming http://techiteasy.org/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8212 Chris Fleming Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:27:47 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8212 I always though of 1G as the analogue precursor to GSM, but that's just me. It's also worth noting that "3G" - UMTS combines utilizes both the 2G network and the 3G network working together so for example rural area's may only ever have GSM+Edge coverage , while residential suburbs will have 3G and city centres may have 3G+HSDPA Also technically 3G does not mean UMTS; there are other interfaces such as CDMA2000 (used in Japan, I think...) I always though of 1G as the analogue precursor to GSM, but that’s just me.

It’s also worth noting that “3G” - UMTS combines utilizes both the 2G network and the 3G network working together so for example rural area’s may only ever have GSM+Edge coverage , while residential suburbs will have 3G and city centres may have 3G+HSDPA

Also technically 3G does not mean UMTS; there are other interfaces such as CDMA2000 (used in Japan, I think… ;)

]]> By: Jeremy Fain http://techiteasy.org/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8210 Jeremy Fain Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:53:54 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8210 Well Kari, that's an excellent point! I thought about NMT but since John is in Toronto and his son needs help in devising his marketing descriptions, & NMT (Nordic Mobile Telecommunications) was mostly deployed in Scandinavia, I chose not to elaborate on it (of course I skipped many relevant details, but I wanted this post to be readable by anyone). I apologize to you and all hungry readers for not delving into details, but that was actually more a choice than a mistake. Well Kari, that’s an excellent point! I thought about NMT but since John is in Toronto and his son needs help in devising his marketing descriptions, & NMT (Nordic Mobile Telecommunications) was mostly deployed in Scandinavia,

I chose not to elaborate on it (of course I skipped many relevant details, but I wanted this post to be readable by anyone). I apologize to you and all hungry readers for not delving into details, but that was actually more a choice than a mistake.

]]> By: kari http://techiteasy.org/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8209 kari Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:43:38 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/2g-3g-35g-4g-5g-6gcleaning-the-mobile-telco-standards-mess/#comment-8209 Your short history is missing NMT, the predecessor to GSM, which was first generation cell phone technology first implemented in 1981. Was used mostly in Europe. 2G also means CDMA in US. Incidentally CDMA is the basis for W-CDMA, which is used in UMTS. I think it's also worth to mention that there are no "official" definitions for 1G, 2G, 3G... they're just rough groupings of similar generation cell phone technology, which has enough acronyms to confuse pretty much everybody. Your short history is missing NMT, the predecessor to GSM, which was first generation cell phone technology first implemented in 1981. Was used mostly in Europe.

2G also means CDMA in US. Incidentally CDMA is the basis for W-CDMA, which is used in UMTS.

I think it’s also worth to mention that there are no “official” definitions for 1G, 2G, 3G… they’re just rough groupings of similar generation cell phone technology, which has enough acronyms to confuse pretty much everybody.

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