3G

abbreviation for

, Telecommunications, Digital Technology.

1. third-generation: being or relating to a mobile device or communications technology that is more advanced than the earlier two versions, using high-speed broadband to support internet access and multimedia applications:

   3G tablets and e-readers.

3G

abbreviation for

1. third-generation; a system for mobile phones allowing fast connection, internet access, digital photography, graphics transmission and display, and other advanced features

Word History and Origins

Origin of 3G¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

“You can end up going to someone’s house at the bottom of a mountain in the north and the radio frequency can’t get through. But there could be a good 3G signal nearby and that could get through - the customer doesn’t know that,” he said.

From BBC

The company said the situation was “frustrating” because government regulations dictated it must use the radio-wave technology to provide a signal to Dr Battu’s meter - and that it was not permitted to access the local 3G signal instead.

From BBC

Some earlier smart meters use the 3G network instead.

From BBC

Some earlier smart meters use the 3G network instead.

From BBC

But in order to get these benefits from beta-glucans, you need to consume at least 3g of them daily.

From Salon