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3G

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is 3G?

3G (or third generation) is a generation of mobile telecommunications technology that succeeded 2G. 3G networks enable faster data transfer speeds compared to 2G, allowing for applications such as mobile internet access, video calls, and mobile TV. It is commonly used for smartphones and other mobile devices.

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What other technologies are related to 3G?

3G Competitor Technologies

2G was a previous generation of mobile technology, competing with 3G.

mentioned alongside 3G in 85% (3k) of relevant job posts

4G is a later generation of mobile technology, competing with and eventually replacing 3G.

mentioned alongside 3G in 28% (4.7k) of relevant job posts

5G is a later generation of mobile technology, competing with and eventually replacing 3G and 4G.

mentioned alongside 3G in 9% (3.8k) of relevant job posts

LTE is a 4G standard that competes with 3G technologies like UMTS and HSPA.

mentioned alongside 3G in 7% (1.7k) of relevant job posts

GSM is a 2G technology, representing an earlier generation of mobile communication that competed with 3G.

mentioned alongside 3G in 6% (538) of relevant job posts

A specific type of 4G technology, competing with 3G.

mentioned alongside 3G in 11% (271) of relevant job posts

CDMA is a 2G/3G technology that competed with GSM and UMTS.

mentioned alongside 3G in 9% (293) of relevant job posts

GPRS is a 2.5G technology that offered data services before 3G, thus competing with 3G rollouts.

mentioned alongside 3G in 11% (199) of relevant job posts

3G Complementary Technologies

UMTS is a 3G technology standard, also known as W-CDMA. It is a key component of 3G networks and complements it.

mentioned alongside 3G in 8% (310) of relevant job posts

RNC (Radio Network Controller) is a key component in 3G networks, managing base stations and radio resources.

mentioned alongside 3G in 21% (68) of relevant job posts

MGW (Media Gateway) translates between different network types and is often used in 3G networks to interface with other networks like PSTN.

mentioned alongside 3G in 20% (59) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention 3G?

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Jobs mentioning 3G

Orgs mentioning 3G

Engineering & R&D

0% (3k) job posts

2 organizations

Engineer

0% (3k) job posts

205 organizations

Test Engineer

0% (275) job posts

79 organizations

Embedded Engineer

0% (156) job posts

25 organizations

Telecommunications Engineer

1% (28) job posts

18 organizations

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