Samsung had argued Apple should not be allowed to sell devices that use 3G mobile technology patented by Samsung because it did not have licenses to use the technology.

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For 3G Mobile Broadband technology, a separate Verizon service subscription is required (fees apply).

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After leading losing fights to use Chinese standards in 3G technology and wireless mobile standards, China is trying to get out front early on IoT.

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T-Mobile's 3G data network will use a technology called UMTS, or Universal Mobile Telecommunications System.

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As 3G technology spreads globally, mobile data usage will continue to grow.

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Qualcomm recently announced its fiscal year earnings and highlighted that the company will start commercial production of a multimode chipset that will enable mobile phone users to transition from 3G to LTE technology.

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Telecoms equipment maker Huawei accuses InterDigital of "abusing" its position and demanding "exploitative" fees to use its patented technology, said to be essential to 3G in mobile devices.

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More than 20, 000km of fibre stretches inland and surrounds major conurbations, 3G mobile towers cover cities like Nairobi and long-range wireless masts using Wimax technology have appeared.

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The cellular telecommunications industry is entering a period of transition from aging, analog-era transmission technology to high-speed "third-generation" (3G) mobile networks.

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China Mobile, like all Chinese carriers, uses a unique technology standard (TD-SCDMA) for its 3G cellular network.

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