3G is the next generation of mobile communications systems. It enhances the services such as multimedia, high speed mobile broadband, internet access with the ability to view video footage on your mobile handset. With a 3G phone and access to the 3G network you can make video calls, watch live TV, access the high speed internet, receive emails and download music tracks, as well as the usual voice call and messaging services found on a mobile phone, like person to person video, live streaming, downloadable video of entertainment, news, current affairs and sport content and video messaging. BSNL 3G offers services like Video call facility, Mobile Broadband, movies, video PRBT, Mobile TV content available on BSNL 3G Portal etc. BSNL 3G practically provides broadband experience with speed better than 384 KBPS.
BSNL 3G services use USIM, theSIM card for 3G services. USIM stand for Universal Subscriber Identification Module. USIM is provided to access 3G services. The USIM has a storage capacity of 128 KB. The BSNL 3G starter pack includes the charges for USIM aslo.
BSNL provides upgrade to existing BSNL numbers to 3G without loosing the existing number. Number portability does not work yet, if you want to migrate from other mobile providers.
In order to use the 3G mobile broadband, you require a 3G handset and subscription for 3G services to use mobile broadband on your handset. In case you want to connect your laptop or PDA (personal digital assistant) to 3G network, like while moving in a vehicle, you will require to connect your 3G handset to the computer through data cable, infrared or blue tooth. You may also buy a 3G data card and use the same with your computer to access high speed 3G network. You can access 3G broadband without plugging a USB modem or data card into the laptop, through your Handset if it supports 3G.
Difference between WI-MAX , WI -FI and 3G: WI-MAX & WI-FI are primarily for internet/data service whereas 3G is for internet/data as well as voice service. Roaming facility in case of 3G is better as compared to these services.
There are two types of data card/devices to access Mobile Broadband. HSDPA card PCMCIA based, and HSDPA card USB based, and can be connected respectively at PCMCIA slot and USB port of Laptop. These are plug and play devices. The download speed presently available with these cards is 3.6 Mbps. In due course other types of cards will also be available.
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