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3G or 3rd Generation, is a family of standards for mobile telecommunications defined by the International Telecommunication Union,[1] which includes GSM EDGE, UMTS, and CDMA2000 as well as DECT and WiMAX. Services include wide-area wireless voice telephone, video calls, and wireless data, all in a mobile environment. Compared to 2G and 2.5G services, 3G allows simultaneous use of speech and data services and higher data rates (up to 14.0 Mbit/s on the downlink and 5.8 Mbit/s uplink ).

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In Bangalore BSNL is the only 3G service provider. BSNL launched 3G on 20/02/2010. You may call 9400024365. 3G service from BSNl offers video all, mobile TV, speed upto 7.2 mbps etc. Apart from BSNL the only other operator who offers 3G services is MTNL ( operates in Mumbai and Delhi). The bidding process for 3G services are on and competition is just hotting up. 3G technology has found wide acceptance and telecom operators see big gain by providing data services.

From the business prospective big handset makers like Ericssion, Nokia etc and other network developers will gain in the long run and wireless providers, 2G service providers, land-line cable connections are expected to lose. Technology changes so fast in the internet and mobile domain that one set of technology hardly gets chance to settle. With 3G yet to consolidate, 4G is already making news. The history of 3G service dates back to 2001 when NTT Docomo of japan launched a test network. Yes, the same Docomo guys who partnerted with Tata for Docomo sims in India.

As a landline user of BSNL I have received privileged customer offer of free 3G connection with following benefits:

1. Free 50 ins of Local/STD video calls
2. Free 500 MB of data download to access internet, BSNL live portal, watch mobile TV etc.
3. Free subscription to mobile TV for 1 month
4. 180 days of validity
5. Talk value of Rs 20

Looks really attractive. Also, you can make video calls for 30 paisa per minute. If you are a BSNL landline user, may be you can avail this offer by calling 9400024365 before March 31st, 2010. You may also send an sms CUP your landline # to 9448077777 and BSNL representative will contact you to activate 3G connection. Please note that, for 3G service one need to acquire a new 3G enabled sim card.

Finding BMTC bus numbers is a job in itself, particularly for those who are new to Bangalore. I had earlier wrote about BMTC bus routes and their platform. But what if you do not have internet or you don’t have time to surf. No worries, Spidysis has launched “All in SMS” service which lets you send a message inquiring about the bus route and number in Bangalore.

To find the information you need send an sms with the current location and the destination you want to reach to 9964444441.  They will send an sms in a minute or so. Such bus number finder service should be really handy when you are outside. This system was developed by 3 techie from Spidysys located in Malleshwaram. Also, you can check for BMTC bus routes and bus numbers on BangaloreBeats.com.