3G Technology in India

Indian Telecom Revolution that started in the mid 1980 passed through several phases of innovations, renovations and transformations. 3G or Third generation telecommunication is the latest transformation in this direction. 3G mobile phones having their origin in Japan are now available in 40 Asian countries including India. This technology has made the mode of connectivity closer and faster. In this article, we will discuss about the acceptance and future of 3G technology by analyzing this technology’s advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of 3G Technology and it will Impact the acceptability

There are several aspects on which 3G technology is superior to its previous counterparts. They are

• Latest multimedia features that keep the user engaged every time

• Fastest browsing speed, the minimum browsing speed is 2 Mbps and the maximum is 14.4 Mbps

• Fastest downloading capacity, within 15 seconds you can download a MP3 song of 3 minutes

• Video conferencing, talk with your clients and near and dear ones live

Due to all the above factors, 3G technology will be well accepted by Indian youth or Young Indians  and business community. In business, verbal conferencing is a crucial aspect for finalizing deals. 3G technology will serve this purpose in a hassle free and cost effective manner. Youths will go for this technology due to latest multimedia and fastest downloading capacity.

Disadvantages of 3G Technology and its impact upon acceptability

• Penetration of internet is still below average in rural India. To understand the tech-savvy specifications of 3G technology will definitely be problem.

• This technology is not compatible with all mobile phones. The user has to buy a new mobile phone that can support 3G technology.

• Till its launch, there are only two service providers offering 3G technology service. Lack of multiple options might be a disadvantage.

• Video conferencing is not possible if one of the persons engaged in the conversation does not have 3G compatible phone.

3G technology is at its infancy in India. Hence, to comment about its success or failure in India is bit difficult. However, change is the only constant in the telecommunication world. This is the greatest hope for 3G technology’s success in India.