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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MUOS leverages third generation (3G) Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) cellular phone technology in the implementation of the ground segment.

MUOS利用第三代宽带码分多址蜂窝电话技术实现地面部分。

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Even as mobile operators start to upgrade their networks to the latest enhanced third-generation (3g) equipment, WiMax boosters say their technology is superior.

即便移动运营商开始更新换代采用最新增强的3g网络，WiMax的支持者仍认为该技术具有优势。

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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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