3G

abbreviation for

, Telecommunications, Digital Technology.

1. third-generation: being or relating to a mobile device or communications technology that is more advanced than the earlier two versions, using high-speed broadband to support internet access and multimedia applications:

   3G tablets and e-readers.

3G

abbreviation for

1. third-generation; a system for mobile phones allowing fast connection, internet access, digital photography, graphics transmission and display, and other advanced features

Word History and Origins

Origin of 3G¹

First recorded in 1995–2000