The rollout of 3G (third-generation) wireless data networks began in Japan as early as 2001, but the first 3G network didn’t appear in the United States until 2002. Major rollouts began here a few ...

Its data and multimedia services were slow and ineffective. Computer makers wanted a wireless broadband solution, and they wanted it right away. They wanted Wi-Fi.

We performed several tasks on an iPhone 3G with WiFi turned off, using the data usage tracker to check how much data was being used for each activity. We also used a Sprint Overdrive on a WiFi iPad.

Used in combination with Sprint mobile broadband devices, like the 3G/4G USB Modem U300, these Mobile Broadband Routers can simultaneously connect Wi-Fi-enabled smartphones, laptops, MP3 players ...

Road warriors rejoice -- 3G data cards are bringing some long awaited speed to mobile Internet access. We take a look at offerings from the major Australian carriers.

Energy Used in Data Transfers Although both 3G and WiFi waste some power after completing a data transfer, WiFi is "significantly more efficient than 3G" while completing the transfer.

Helio, the cellphone company with mySpace on their speedy 3G handsets, has always offered unlimited data, but without any way to get that net-link to your ...

T-Mobile reckons users will be able to get 384kbps over its 3G network by Christmas, bringing it up to speed with its competitors. The company hopes that its bundled 'all-you-can-eat' WiFi will ...

Hot on the heels of UK pricing for the iPad WiFi and iPad WiFi + 3G comes carrier Orange with 3G data pricing for the cellular-enabled version of the Apple tablet. Unlike in the US, where carrier ...

In Europe, prepaid 3G data dongles can be easily procured for less than the $6.95 to $19.95 per day it costs to connect to a Wi-Fi hot spot on an ad-hoc basis.

A year ago, Verizon Wireless announced that it would begin throttling 4G LTE service for users on unlimited data plans, using the same policy it already applied to its slower 3G network. Verizon ...

Road warriors rejoice - 3G data cards are bringing some long awaited speed to mobile Internet access. We take a look at offerings from the major Australian carriers.