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3G is a type of wireless Internet that is used for mobile phones. 3G Internet allows for faster speeds than previous mobile Internet incarnations, and it makes Internet tasks possible while using the phone in other ways.
Name
3G stands for third generation, meaning that two previous versions existed before its introduction in 2003.
Speed
Much faster than other types of mobile Internet, 3G Internet allows for quicker Internet browsing, email maintenance and simultaneous talking and messaging.
Modems
Phones with 3G Internet access can often be connected to laptops or personal computers using a USB cable to be used as modems. If done correctly, this will allow 3G Internet access while using the computer.
Providers
While not all cell phones are capable of accessing 3G technology, all major providers such as AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile do carry phones with 3G technology.
Cost
3G Internet usage generally results in additional costs on phone bills. If using a phone for 3G Web access, the usage will be built into an existing phone plan, added as a feature or billed by data use amount.
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