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Evolution of
Mobile
Broadband
Introduction
3.5G:
The evolution of mobile broadband has been a Also known as HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access), 3.5G was
remarkable journey, marked by significant an intermediate step between 3G and 4G.
advancements in technology and the HSPA technology offered further improvements in data
continuous quest for faster and more reliable transfer rates, reaching speeds of up to 14 Mbps.
connectivity. It enhanced the capabilities of mobile internet and supported
The evolution of mobile broadband:: more advanced applications.
4G (Fourth Generation):
`.2G (Second Generation): 4G networks, commonly referred to as LTE (Long-Term
Introduced in the early 1990s, 2G brought digital Evolution), brought a significant leap in mobile broadband
cellular networks and improved voice quality. performance.
Data services were available but limited to LTE technology offered significantly faster download and
basic tasks like text messaging and slow data upload speeds compared to previous generations.
It supported data speeds up to hundreds of Mbps, enabling
transfer speeds. seamless video streaming, high-quality voice calls, and
advanced mobile applications.
2.5G:
Also known as GPRS (General Packet Radio 4.5G and 4.5G Pro:
Service), this technology introduced packet- 4.5G (LTE Advanced) and 4.5G Pro (LTE Advanced Pro) were
incremental improvements over 4G.
switched data transmission. These technologies introduced carrier aggregation, allowing
It provided faster data transfer rates multiple LTE frequency bands to be used simultaneously,
compared to 2G, enabling basic web browsing thereby boosting data speeds and network capacity.
and limited internet access.
5G (Fifth Generation):
5G is the latest generation of mobile broadband technology,
3G (Third Generation): offering revolutionary improvements in speed, latency,
3G technology emerged in the early 2000s, capacity, and connectivity.
providing significantly faster data transfer It enables data transfer rates in the gigabit per second
rates and improved voice quality. (Gbps) range, ultra-low latency, and massive device
It enabled the widespread adoption of mobile connectivity.
internet services, including video streaming, 5G's high capacity and low latency make it suitable for
emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles, Internet of
video calls, and faster browsing. Things (IoT), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR).
3G networks supported data speeds up to
several megabits per second (Mbps).
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