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Apr 2009
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How 2G, 3G and 4G Cell Phone Networks Wo...

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As cell phone technology evolves, so does the nomenclature. What's a 2G network? 3G? 4G? In this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com, the TechStuff guys give a detailed explanation of recent and emerging cell phone networks and technologies.

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