What 3G Replaced

• The 3G Network replaced the existing cell phone network and allows for faster data transmission times than the older technology.
  
  

Extra Features of 3G Networks

• Cell phone network engineers designed the initial networks to handle mostly voice traffic. Because of this, data traffic moved more slowly over the old network.
  
  

2G vs. 3G Speed

• Older cell phones transferred data at a rate of 9.4 kilobits per second. 3G phones reach speeds up of up to 2 megabits per second.
  
  

Streaming Video

• 3G speeds allow for real-time video streaming that allows the user to view broadcasts, and easier access to e-mail and websites.
  
  

Finding a 3G Phone

• All major cell phone providers in the United States offer 3G phones. Customer-service representatives can help a person looking for a 3G cell phone find the right model to meet his needs.