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Having no wires.
Wireless
Refers to the absence of physical wired connections between sender and receiver, utilizing radio or microwave signals.
What technology does 1G refer to?
First generation of wireless telephone technology.
Developed in the 1980s and completed in the 1990s by AT&T at Bell’s Lab.
What is the maximum speed of 1G technology?
2.4 kbps.
What does AMPS stand for?
Advanced Mobile Phone System.
What is the frequency range allocated for 1G cellular telephone service?
800-900 MHz.
List some drawbacks of 1G technology.
- Poor voice quality
- Poor battery life
- Big phone sizes
- Insecure
- Frequent call drops
- Poor handoff reliability
What technology does 2G refer to?
Second generation wireless technology based on GSM.
What is the maximum speed of 2G technology?
64 kbps.
What does GSM stand for?
Global System for Mobile Communication.
What is a significant feature of 2G technology?
Supports text messages, picture messages, and MMS.
What is a drawback of 2G technology?
Requires strong digital signals.
What does 2.5G technology combine?
2G cellular technology combined with General Packet Radio Service (GPRS).
What is the speed range of 2.5G technology?
64-144 kbps.
What does 3G technology refer to?
Third generation wireless technology introduced in late 1990s and early 2000s.
What are the data rates for 3G technology?
144 Kbps - 384 Kbps in wide area coverage and 2 Mbps in local coverage.
List some advantages of 3G technology.
- Faster communication
- Superior voice quality
- High-speed web
- Video conferencing
- Large capacities
What is a major drawback of 3G technology?
Expensive fees for 3G licenses services.
What speed range does 4G technology offer?
100 Mbps to 1 Gbps.
What does the acronym MAGIC stand for in 4G technology?
- Mobile Multimedia
- Anytime Anywhere
- Global Mobility Support
- Integrated Wireless Solution
- Customized Personal Services
What are some drawbacks of 4G technology?
- High battery consumption
- Complicated hardware required
- Expensive equipment
What is the expected implementation year for 5G technology?
2020.
What is the expected speed range for 5G technology?
1 Gbps and above.
What does OWA stand for in 5G technology?
Open Wireless Architecture.
What are the two layers defined in the Open Wireless Architecture?
Physical layer + Data link layer.