Mobile technology with high-tech infrastructure networks, handsets, base stations, switches and other equipment to allow mobiles to offer high-speed Internet access, data, video and Hi-quality music services are called 3G (Third Generation) Mobile Phones, Speeds of to up to 2 Megabits per second. 3G will work over wireless air interfaces such as GSM, TDMA, and CDMA. The new EDGE air interface has been developed specifically to meet the bandwidth needs of 3G.

Over eight years after third generation (3G) mobile technology made its commercial debut in Japan, In December 2005, 100 3G networks were operating in 40 countries, according to the Global mobile Suppliers Association. In Asia, Europe, Canada and the USA, telecommunication companies use W-CDMA technology with the support of around 100 terminal designs to operate 3G mobile networks.

In Europe, 3G services were introduced starting in March 2003 in the UK and Italy. The European Union Council suggested that the 3G operators should cover 80% of the European national populations by the end of 2005.Indian phone users tasted service during 2009.

All Major Mobile Companies like Nokia, Blackberry, Samsung, O2, Apple have launched sophisticated 3G Mobile Phones