3G, short form of
third generation, is the
third generation of mobile telecommunications technology. This is based on a set of standards used for mobile devices and mobile telecommunications use services and networks that comply with the
International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000) specifications by the
International Telecommunication Union. 3G finds application in wireless voice
telephony,
mobile Internet access,
fixed wireless Internet access,
video calls and
mobile TV.