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Learning 3G-Speak

Posted Aug 1, 2008, 08:00 am CDT
By Dennis Kennedy

Apple’s new 3G iPhone has generated a great deal of excitement and raised awareness about high-speed wireless data access through cell phones and other mobile devices. Lawyers are increasingly using Black­Berrys, Treos and wireless modems for mobile Internet access, yet there are many questions. Yes, there is potentially faster access, but the wireless world—and its ever-changing array of standards—is a confusing place populated by acronyms, vendor-specific services and availability questions.

I want to give you a primer to help you navigate through this confusing world. Note that wireless is a worldwide phenomenon, but this column will largely focus on the U.S., with some notes about global issues.

Let’s start with the G’s.

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