We have all heard the buzzwords that have come into our lives with the expansion of the Wireless industry. But do you know what they mean? It is confusing to say the least so let’s try to clarify some of the terminology related to the technology.

Wireless – refers to telecommunications in which electromagnetic waves carry a signal over part of the communications path.

1G – First Generation, Cellular systems based on analog technology.

2G – Cellular wireless based on digital technology. 2G systems offer increased voice quality and capacity to handle more calls.

3G – Systems designed to increase voice capacity and provide high-speed data. 3G will enable users with high-speed data, advanced global roaming and enhanced multimedia capabilities. CDMA provides the basis for 3G technology, which has been implemented as CDMA2000