3G

3G stands for 'third generation'. What you need to know is that this technology allows data to be transmitted more quickly and in greater quantities over cellular networks. Now it becomes feasible to use mobile phones to send and receive data-hungry applications, like live broadcasts, video clips, e-mails and so on. 3G can also be used to give laptops and personal digital assistants wireless mobility that allows you to send and receive e-mails and documents from wherever you are.

So what's 3G got to offer you?

Plenty, is the answer. It's not about the technology, it's about being able to do more and better, making sure your world is totally connected. Anything you can do with your current phone just gets faster - and you can now do many of the things you only dreamed about before.

What about using video calling to kiss your loved one in another town goodnight, or speaking to your boss face-to-face and showing him exactly what went wrong with the production line? 3G will also give your laptop high-speed connectivity, making your office truly mobile.
You'll be able to get better games, video clips, music and more, from MTN Loaded.
And, of course, ringtones and wallpapers you thought you would never see. 3G puts all this within your reach. Business or personal, connectivity just got better and faster

Benefits

3G is 7 times faster than GPRS with a maximum download of 384kbps, ensuring you can do more with your cellphone than ever before. 3G keeps your world totally connected all of the time with seamless handover between 3G, EDGE and GPRS.

Video calling

Making a video call is just as easy as making a voice call. Simply enter the number that you wish to call and press the “video call” button. Remember that the person you are calling also needs to be an MTN customer and must be in 3G coverage using a video call-capable 3G cellphone

To make a video call, you must have High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD) enabled on your profile.

Video clips

You can view these – and then download them – at MTN Loaded. Movie trailers are free. Prices for the other clips are listed on the site.

Wireless Connectivity

Super fast wireless broadband connectivity. True mobility for you and your business.

MTN Mobile Data Card

In order to provide an “always best connected” solution that will automatically select the fastest available data access method (based on the capability of the network at that specific location), MTN has launched an HSDPA data card - the Novatel U630 and U740 Data Card - that supports HSDPA, 3G, EDGE and GPRS.

Terms and Conditions

A video call can only be successfully established and sustained between two communicating parties, if they are both using video call-enabled 3G handsets.
A video call cannot be successfully established and sustained between two communicating parties, if either of the two is not under 3G coverage or is under national or international roaming.