Hutchinson Finally Launches UK 3G
Posted: 03rd Mar, 2003 By: MarkJ
Hutchinson has officially launched its new 3G (UTMS) broadband wireless mobile phone service, which is otherwise known as '3' (three; note today's date).
Unfortunately the various '3' supporting stores, such as Dixon's, can still only take pre-orders for handsets because they're not directly available until mid-March:
Having raked in billions for the sale of the 3G radio frequencies, the government backs the new technology. Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt made the UK's first public mobile video call over 3's new service to Stephen Timms, the e-Commerce Minister.
"Today marks the arrival of 3G services in the UK. As the leading western market, the UK will be the pathfinder for this new technology," said Ms Hewitt.
"The possibilities are immense. It has the potential to revolutionise the way we communicate and I am delighted that UK businesses and consumers will be among the first to benefit from it," she added.
We hope to take 3G for a spin sometime in the near future and report back, until then you can check out BBC News Online for more.
Unfortunately the various '3' supporting stores, such as Dixon's, can still only take pre-orders for handsets because they're not directly available until mid-March:
Having raked in billions for the sale of the 3G radio frequencies, the government backs the new technology. Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt made the UK's first public mobile video call over 3's new service to Stephen Timms, the e-Commerce Minister.
"Today marks the arrival of 3G services in the UK. As the leading western market, the UK will be the pathfinder for this new technology," said Ms Hewitt.
"The possibilities are immense. It has the potential to revolutionise the way we communicate and I am delighted that UK businesses and consumers will be among the first to benefit from it," she added.
We hope to take 3G for a spin sometime in the near future and report back, until then you can check out BBC News Online for more.
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