The 3G services (Mtnl 3g mobile broadband) are actually the natural evolution of 2G services as they facilitate higher speed and a more efficient data throughputs enabling. The 3G services also deliver a wide range of multimedia services like video streaming, video downloads and mobile TV (MTNL mobile TV).

The 3G services also facilitate the implementation of some really important e-initiatives like the e-governance, e-education and tele-medicine.

3G is one of the most cost effective ways to deliver mobile broadband to the masses. Expectedly 3G can single-handedly achieve far more in terms of bridging the digital divide than any other way of mobile internet connection introduced by the government.

3G is expected to be much bigger, better and faster than 2G technology and because of this it is able to deliver many more applications than are presently not possible on a 2G network.

The 3G service can also help to alleviate the severe spectrum crunch that is currently being experienced by various operators, especially those in the big cities and metros. There simply is not enough 2G spectrum that can fuel the aggressive growth in services.

Also the 3G spectrum has a voice capacity that is four-five times higher than the 2G spectrum. This could actually play a crucial role in helping to overcome the limited availability of the 2G spectrum. It may be helpful in achieving a national telecom target of 250 million by 2009 and 500 million by 2010.

Therefore, the fact is that 3G is rightly considered the future of mobile communication in India. Also it is an extremely relevant and important service but the key to the success of 3G is that it has to be priced. It surely is a wonderful technique that can take the mobile communication to the next level.