| Since its inception in 2001, 3G networks have | | | | weather updates, live traffic conditions and others |
| become a boon for mobile users who like to be in | | | | can be provided through 3G networks. These |
| touch with the world at all times. 3G has enabled | | | | services allow the user to strive for a better |
| its users to access most of the services on their | | | | living. |
| PDAs and other 3G enabled cell phones which | | | | If one is getting bored while sitting at a railway |
| were earlier only available on the computers. 3G | | | | platform, than Video On demand service is the |
| networks have increased the limit data which can | | | | best way to entertain as 3G services buffers the |
| be transferred due to the increased bandwidth. | | | | video at a phenomenal speed which wouldn't have |
| The increase in data limit has led to services like | | | | been possible in the 2G services. Live videos can |
| Mobile TV becoming a craze among the mobile | | | | also be accessed via sites such as you tube and |
| users. 3G users can now access TV while on the | | | | footy tube to allow the user to keep in touch |
| move after a proper tie up with their respective | | | | with the rest of the world. |
| 3G network provider. | | | | 3G services are also known to be more secure |
| Due to the increased bandwidth, one can even | | | | than their predecessors as they provide a greater |
| use the option of video conferencing to catch up | | | | level of security than the 2G services. They allow |
| with old friends, loved one or to simply promote | | | | the user equipment to authenticate the network |
| their business. One doesn't need to carry their | | | | the user is trying to connect establishing whether |
| heavy laptops around to be in touch with those | | | | the intended network is not an impersonator. Also |
| who matter. A simple 3G enabled cell phone is | | | | the 3G networks use the KASUMI Block Crypto |
| enough to make sure that all your requirements | | | | instead of the outdated A5/1 stream cipher. The |
| are met with least hassles. Another major | | | | most user friendly feature of 3G services is that |
| benefits of using a 3G network is the availability | | | | the user can access the services almost |
| of location based services which are dependent | | | | simultaneously. It helps in saving time and energy |
| on the network provider. Services including | | | | and thereby increase in productivity. |