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What does 2G/3G network mean?
3G is a third generation mobile communications standard
(UMTS / Universal Mobile Telecommunications System),
with which significantly higher data transfer rates are pos-
sible than with the second generation (2G) mobile com-
munications standard, the GSM standard (Global System
for Mobile Communications).
For a mobile telephone conversation, however, it is irrele-
vant which standard is available; the advantages of the
higher transfer rates only apply to data applications.