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Universal Mobile Telecommunications System facts for kids

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The Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) is a third generation mobile cellular system for networks. It is based on the GSM standard and is part of the International Telecommunications Union IMT-2000 standard set. UMTS is developed and maintained by the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project). It uses wideband code division multiple access (W-CDMA) radio access technology so that users can transfer information faster.

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  • 3G symbol Android

    3G sign shown in notification bar on an Android powered smartphone.

  • Nokia6650 unlocked

    The Nokia 6650, an early (2003) UMTS handset

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Sistema Universal de Telecomunicaciones Móviles para niños

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