Used cell phones: 3G vs CDMA2000 1XEV

Many years ago 3g cellphones were finding their ways into the hands of businesses and consumers appears to be the remaining obstacle. Thicker density of 3G capable towers could only happen as consumers demand it by subscribing for 3G. Verizon has already begun deployment, and Sprint 3G begun deployments in summer of 2002. Everyone can say that we have entered the age of 3G and even 4G is coming. Many old and used cell phones support 3G networks without any problems.
Two, in particular, upgraded wireless networks have made a debut in 2002, and an example of one which fits the basic definition of "3G" is the CDMA2000 1xRTT of North America. CDMA2000 1xRTT has been called 2.5G by some analysts, but there is evidence it will be, and is, in fact "3G". It is a long name which means, in part, Code Division Multiple Access, networks owned by Verizon and Sprint. The network is by some industry experts referred to as 2.5G technology. On 5/29/02, Brian McDonough of NewsFactor.com quoted Kshitij Moghe about the question some analysts have, which is whether or not CDMA2000 1xRTT by Verizon, AT&T and Sprint is actually 3G.
CDMA2000 1XEV was be the second step in the evolution of CDMA2000 as it migrates toward 3G. It is bringing data rates of up to 2Mbps to the network. Despite blistering speed, wireless analysts sometimes say 1XEV is not 3G either, though it can deliver most customer expectations of 3G. The technicality in terminology here is the lack of packetized voice and data transmissions which are definitive of 3G.