2G
2G
second generation of wireless cellular technology
Mein Handy unterstützt nur 2G-Netze.
My phone only supports 2G networks.
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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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
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