What is 3G?

Learn about the 3G HSPA network.

3G refers to a third generation of wireless access standards that allows mobile devices to connect to the internet and to place and receive voice calls. 3G was introduced in the early 2000s and has been followed by 4G LTE and, most recently, by the newest generation of wireless standards, 5G.

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Updated on Thu, 01 May 2025 by Sean Otway

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