What is 3G

What can 3G do for you?

The superior technology and bandwidth of 3G will add an invaluable dimension to modern life. New services will include person to person video, video live streaming and video downloads of entertainment, news, current affairs, and sport content in ways never seen before. In addition, there will be video messaging and global positioning applications. People will be empowered not only talk to each other while on the move, but also see what each other means. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.

In a digital era characterised by a profusion of information, 3G offers an unprecedented level of personalisation to suit customers' individual interests and needs.

• Person to Person Video Calls
  People love video and mobile video is at the heart of vision. We can use our 3G devices to make a video call to our family - see them as we talk - and let them see us as well.
• Entertainment
  With our 3G devices we will soon be able to access video clips of news and sporting events anytime, anywhere. We will be able to exchange "postcards", listen to music, play interactive games or book tickets to see live events. The device could alert us when our favourite sports team or entertainer is performing and it could even tell us where to find the best shopping or restaurants, based on where we are at the time.

• News and Information
  News, entertainment and a wealth of information tailor-made to meet each individual's specific interests will be available at the touch of a button.

• Business
  3G mobile linkups will routinely be used in daily business situations. We will hold video conferences with clients, send pictures, documents or data, and be able to receive instant feedback without meeting up or even being in the office. The technology will enhance business logistics and marketing, with applications meeting specific requirements of individual enterprises. Efficiency in time-critical situations, such as medical emergencies, will also improve through the use of 3G technology.

• Global Positioning
  The "always on" Global Positioning System (GPS) will offer centralised location-based intelligence that will greatly improve deployment of available resources in the field. In turn, operators in the field will enjoy superb navigation assistance, with instant access to street maps, traffic reports and weather information. Furthermore, customers calling via a 3G device could be directly linked to, and located by, service providers. The same application could make all the difference in cases of emergency.

• M-commerce
  Using our 3G "electronic wallets", we will soon be able to conduct financial transactions while on the move. Simply by keying in our own secure payment pin number, we will be able to place a bet, bid on an on-line auction, trade stocks or simply pay for our groceries or taxi fare.

Hutchison is building a completely new kind of consumer experience and we do not wish to compromise on quality. Hence, our service rollout will be in phases with intensive feedback from customers every step of the way. Our services will continue to evolve and grow over time, and we will be launching new and improved content and applications as we go. 3G is for everyone who appreciates convenience, efficiency and fun in their lives. The journey has just begun.

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