2G
2Gabbreviation★Intermediate
💻Technology
technical
The second generation of wireless cellular technology, introduced in the 1990s, offering digital voice transmission and basic data services like SMS and early internet access.
2G-Netze wurden durch 3G und 4G abgelöst.
2G networks were replaced by 3G and 4G.
💡
2G is slower than later generations (3G, 4G, 5G) and is being phased out in many countries.
Collocations
2G-Netz2G network2G-Technologie2G technology
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Related Phrases
2G-Netzwerkphrase
2G network
2G-Mobilfunkphrase
2G mobile telephony
💡Pro Tip
Historical Context
2G introduced digital encryption, improving security over analog 1G.
⚡Gold Rule
Technical Limitation
2G is not suitable for modern high-speed internet or video streaming.
📖Word Origin
Derived from '2nd Generation' of mobile networks, following analog 1G systems.
📝Usage Notes
2G is still used in some rural areas and for basic devices like IoT sensors.
Word Breakdown
2
second
prefixG
generation
suffixDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch