The Development of Mobile is Critically Dependent on Standards

The development of mobile standards has been a key factor in the widespread success and take-up of second generation (2G) cellular systems. Well though through standards, including roaming aspects, have enabled operators, using equipment from different manufacturers, to create global mobile networks, which allow users to roam seamlessly and obtain largely the same services wherever they happen to be. Third generation (3G) standards have built on the success of 2G and have increased the global awareness and applicability. In this light, this paper discusses the background for mobile standards and the factors that are influencing their ongoing development for third generation and beyond.