| Multifarious features are being progressively added to | | | | Introduction of 3G is one in the series of progressive |
| all pervasive mobile phone. The third generation | | | | measures to improve or enhance the productive |
| technology (3G) is the most innovative one which | | | | value of the mobile phones. Along with the |
| could add a new dimension to the utilitarian value of | | | | introduction of 3G, another technology is being |
| the device. It is a high speed net work that allows | | | | introduced to complement it. It is known as LTE |
| simultaneous use of voice and data and offering | | | | which is within the frame work of third generation |
| unprecedented data speed. Advanced digital video | | | | technology and intended to improve upon the |
| streaming offer capability for video conference in | | | | Universal mobile telecommunication standards. |
| which callers can view each other. Faster access to | | | | Improving the spectral efficiency, reducing the cost |
| internet is possible for mobile phone users. The new | | | | factor and integration with other open standards are |
| technology could enhance the spectral efficiency | | | | the objectives of the Long Term Evolution (LTE) of |
| providing for faster broadband connectivity. | | | | Universal terrestrial radio access network. It is a |
| In fact mobile users are now bestowed with many | | | | product of a consortium of international standards |
| benefits which were previously available only to wired | | | | organization and mobile phone manufacturers. It is |
| and stationary devices. Now television programmes | | | | intended to work out a cost effective modality for |
| can be streamed into mobile phones. Similarly mobile | | | | data transmission. This will contribute towards |
| phone users are able to avail all facilities that are | | | | reducing the cost of transmission than in the 3G |
| accessible to computer users. These new features | | | | regime. The new system will be more flexible and |
| will effect revolutionary changes not only in the | | | | capable of operating more number of frequency |
| entertainment segment but also in other spheres like | | | | bands. Service operators will be benefited by the |
| educational and scientific activities. Social scientists are | | | | reduced capital utilization. It is to be pointed out in |
| euphoric about the prospects of advancing | | | | this context that 3G will work out as a very |
| educational, cultural and medical services to rural or | | | | expensive venture for operators in the given |
| remote areas, which are hitherto inaccessible to | | | | circumstances. LTE will make services under 3 G |
| conventional service providers, thanks to the mobile | | | | technologies faster and efficient. |
| phone technology. | | | | Technological innovations are in up surging mode in |
| The third generation technology has superseded 2G | | | | the mobile segment. It is expected that LTE will |
| and 2.5G which were introduced earlier and are in | | | | initiate action to up grade the mobile telephony to |
| vogue now. 3G is based on ITU standards under IMT | | | | the fourth generation technology without incurring |
| 2000. One of the advantages is the enhanced data | | | | prohibitive costs as some experts anticipate. In fact |
| transmission rates. It is possible to download data up | | | | LTE has opened doors for implementing cheaper |
| to 14.4 M bit/s and up load up to 5.8 M Bit/s. | | | | alternative for the posterity in this context. |