Entering India's third-generation (3G) telecommunications

The first commercial launch of 3G was also by NTT DoCoMo in Japan on 1 October 2001.

 In 2008, India entered into the 3G arena with the launch of 3G enabled Mobile and Data services by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL)

BSNL is the first Mobile operator in India to launch 3G services. Later, MTNL launched 3G in Mumbai  & Delhi. Private provider Tata Docomo has announced the services to be launched during Diwali Season in November 2010. Airtel and Vodafone expected to provide its 3G service from January 2011.

3G is the third-generation of mobile phone technology standards. The typical services associated with 3G include wireless voice telephony and broadband wireless data, all in a mobile environment. However, with the capability for high-speed wireless data transfer.

 3G stands for "third generation"

3G technology is intended for the true multimedia cell phone -- typically called smartphones -- and features increased bandwidth and transfer rates to accommodate Web-based applications and phone-based audio and video files.

 The first generation (1G) began in the early 80's with commercial deployment of Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS) cellular networks.

The second generation (2G) emerged in the 90's when mobile operators deployed two competing digital voice standards.

General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) offered speeds up to 114 Kbps.

Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) reached up to 384 Kbps.

UMTS Wideband CDMA (WCDMA) offered downlink speeds up to 1.92 Mbps.

High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) boosted the downlink to 14Mbps.

LTE Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) is aiming for 100 Mbps.

                                         3G networks have potential transfer speeds of up to 3 Mbps (about 15 seconds to download a 3-minute MP3song). For comparison, the fastest 2G phones can achieve up to 144Kbps (about 8 minutes to download a 3-minute song). 3G's high data rates are ideal for downloading information from the Internet and sending and receiving large, multimedia files. 3G phones are like mini-laptops and can accommodate broadband applications like video conferencing, receiving streaming video from the Web, sending and receiving faxes and instantly downloading e-mail messages with attachments.

With a 3G phone and access to the 3G network you can make video calls, watch live TV, access the high speed internet, receive emails and download music tracks, as well as the usual voice call and messaging services found on a mobile phone, like person to person video, live streaming, downloadable video of entertainment, news, current affairs and sport content and video messaging

What is Required for Using 3G?:

The first thing you require is a device (e.g. a mobile phone) that is 3G compatible. This is where the name 3G phone comes from - a phone that has 3G functionality

3G phones commonly have two cameras since the technology allows the user to have video calls, for which a user-facing camera is required for capturing him/her.

3G networks have the advantage of being available on the move, unlike Wi-Fi, which is limited to a few meters around the emitting router.

Using VoIP is a great way of saving money on phone calls

 
MTNL`s 3G services -MTNL 3G Jadoo Mobile Services                                                                                             With 3G services one can enjoy high speed internet services, Video calling, Streaming videos, download music and movies, play high speed games and many more such services. Services like Mobile TV, International VoIP Calling, Video surveillance shall be offered shortly.

(Presently 3G Jadoo Wireless broadband network is available in Cuffeparade, Fountain, Cooperage, City , Mazagaon, Mandvi, Worli and Dadar areas. Network is also available from Prabhadevi to Mulund on Eastern Express Highway and Prabhadevi to Airport on Western Express Highway.
The network is being upgraded every day by addition of new towers and will cover entire Mumbai circle in a phased manner.) experience broadband speeds up to 2 Mbps. Using HSDPA services you can experience speed up to 3.6 Mbps.

3G speed depend on handset used, application, coverage, network traffic and number of users currently using that point of time.                                                                                                  MTNL 3G service is available both in prepaid and postpaid plans. The existing MTNL mobile customers can avail 3G mobile services without change of number. With 3G service subscription you will continue to enjoy the existing 2G related Services also ,access 2G/2.5G services in areas where 3G coverage is absent. Please ensure that your network setting is on dual mode. Select 3G/UMTS Dual mode in your handset for network selection. You will also require GPRS settings if you are not using GPRS.

Tariff plan:

Local Video call : 

(i) To own N/W Rs. 1.80/min.

(ii)To other N/W Rs. 3.00/min.

STD Video calls Rs. 3.75/min.

ISD Video Calls Rs. 30/min.

List of 3G Phones in india      

Apple

Apple iPhone 3G*

BlackBerry

BlackBerryBold 9000**

BlackBerry Storm*

HP

HP iPAQ 910c***

HTC

HTC Advantage X7510*

HTC S740***

HTC Shift**

HTC Touch 3G***

HTC Touch Cruise***

HTC Touch Diamond2***#

HTC Touch Pro***

HTC Touch Pro2***#

HTC Magic ***#

HTC Touch HD***#

HTC Touch Dual**

HTC TyTN*

HTC TyTN II**

Dopod U1000**

I-Mate

I-mate 810-F***

I-Mate Utimate 6150***

I-mate Ultimate 8150***

I-mate Ultimate 8502***

I-mate Ultimate 9502***

LG

LG VIEWTY KU990**

LG VIEWTY KU990R**

LG CU915 Vu

LG Secret KF750**

LG KT610**

LG GM730

LG Incite**

LG KS20**#

LGKC910I Renoir***

LG KC910 Renoir***

LG KF700***

LG Chocolate CU800

LG Shine 3G U970**

LG Prada KF900***

LG KF750 Gold**

LG KM900 Arena***

LG KT770***

Motorola

Motorola A3100***

Motorola Q 9h**

Motorola RAZR V3i

Motorola RAZR2 V9

Motorola RAZR2 V9x**

Motorola Tundra VA76r**

Nokia

Nokia 3120 classic

Nokia 5320 XpressMusic**

Nokia 5330 XpressMusic

Nokia 5610

Nokia 5730 XpressMusic**

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic**

Nokia 6120 classic

Nokia 6124 classic

Nokia 6210 Navigator**

Nokia 6220 Classic**

Nokia 6233 Music

Nokia 6260 Slide****

Nokia 6288

Nokia 6500 classic

Nokia 6500 slide

Nokia 6600 fold

Nokia 6600 slide

Nokia 6650

$Nokia 7600 Classic****

Nokia 6710 Navigator****

$Nokia 6720 classic****

Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism

Nokia E Series

Nokia E51**

Nokia E51 camera-free**

$Nokia E52****

$Nokia E55****

Nokia E60

Nokia E61

Nokia E61i

Nokia E63

Nokia E65

Nokia E66**

Nokia E71**

Nokia E75**

Nokia N Series

Nokia N70 Music Edition

Nokia N73 Music Edition

Nokia N73

Nokia N75

Nokia N78*

Nokia N79**

Nokia N80

Nokia N81

Nokia N82

Nokia N85**

Nokia N90

Nokia N95

Nokia N86 8GB**

Nokia N95 8GB**

Nokia N96**

Nokia N97**

Palm

PalmTreo Pro*

Samsung

Samsung SGH-L700

Samsung GT-S7330

Samsung SGH-J800

Samsung SGH-I200

Samsung SGH-I780

Samsung GT-M7500

Samsung A867 Eternity

Samsung F480

Samsung Ultra Touch

Samsung i8510 INNOV8***

Samsung i900 Omnia

Samsung Pixon

Sony Ericsson

Sony EricssonC510

Sony EricssonC903

Sony EricssonC905

Sony EricssonG705

Sony EricssonK850

Sony EricssonW508

Sony EricssonW760

Sony EricssonW995

Sony EricssonXPERIA X1

Sony EricssonZ750

Sony Ericsson C702

Note:- The above handsets are 3G(WCDMA-Wide Band Code Division Multiple Access) compatible handset with default browsing speed of 384Kbps(DL-downlink)/128/384(UL-uplink) . Some of these are having HSDPA( High Speed Downlink Pack Access) & HSUPA( High Speed Uplink Packet Access) feature with fast internet these sets are indicated with * as given below

1. HSPDA-1.8Mbps(DL)/384Kbps(UL)-*( Available in some older Version)
2. HSDPA- 3.6Mbps(DL)/384kbps(UL)- **
3. HSDPA- 7.2 Mbps(DL)/384 Mbps(UL) - *** Some sets are having HSDPA-7.2Mbps(DL)/HSUPA-2Mbps(UP) these are shown as ***#
4. HSDPA- 10.2 Mpps(DL)/ HSUPA-2 Mbps(UP)- ****