Cellular Generations

1G

• Entirely analog
• Cannot carry data

2G

• Allows digital signal
• Can encrypt messages
• Can use more frequencies

2.5G

Implementations include:

• GPRS
• EDGE

3G

• 10 Mbps Download Implementations Include:
• EV-DO

4G

• 1 Gbps Download
• 100 Mbps Upload Implementations Include:
• LTE

5G

• 2.5 Gbps Download
• 1.25 Gbps Upload