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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

3G GSM Phone - SIM Heaven

By Daniel Stouffer

Few would argue that if you have chosen to buy a 3G GSM phone, that you have not made the correct decision. After all, to this point, this technology represents the best solution and combination of portability, efficiency and flexibility.

Within the field of mobile communications, there have been several generations of technological advancement over the last 30 years. First-generation and second generation have now largely given way to third-generation, or 3G, the cutting edge. Experts do tell us that 4G and 5G may be just around the corner, although this technology is largely undefined right now. However, it is rumored that we may expect highest quality video and the use of Internet protocol for distribution.

The average person has taken to the 3G GSM phone because of its flexibility. GSM stands for Global System for Mobile, a system which was first introduced in Europe and is very widely accepted today. These days it is also prevalent in the United States and worldwide represents the most dominant of the three separate digital wireless technologies around.

It was the inclusion og the subscriber information module card that really helped to set the 3G GSM phone apart from its competitors and begin the consumer love affair. The SIM card is just a memory chip but it contains all your personal information and contacts. If one phone breaks or if you just have the need for a change you can just remove the card, about the size of a penny and transfer it to your new phone.

While most consumers like to use the phone within their country of origin, many have the need to cross international borders and the proliferation of the GSM network means that those who have the 3G GSM phone may travel conveniently and cost-effectively by just looking for a specific SIM card at their destination.

Have you ever heard of a cell service provider "blocking" your phone? While this sounds somewhat sinister, it is just an electronic means of trying to restrict you to use their own services and can be bypassed fairly easily.

As our lives have become more hectic, the 3G GSM phones have allowed us to keep up by enjoying greater transfer rates, quicker download speeds, the ability to send and receive on the go and keep in touch without any of the restrictions we had to suffer before.

For data to be sent, 3G GSM converts to a digital format and then compresses before sending through two particular channels in the US. These are the 1.8 GHz and 900 MHz frequency bands

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