Over 1.4 million base stations exist worldwide and the number is increasing significantly with the introduction of third generation technology.

世界范围内有140多万个基台，而且随着引进第三代技术，数量正在显著增多。

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But to many customers, hi-tech phones - such as those offering advanced third generation technology - appear expensive and complicated.

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Japan and Korea are special cases: The proprietary cellular technologies used in those countries means travelers need phones that operate on third-generation technology at 2100 MHz.

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The winning trio want to use a third-generation technology called W-CDMA "because it will be the standard for 80% of the world market, " says Lee Jung Sik, vice president for LG's bidding unit.

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