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UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)

Term
UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)

Abbreviation
UMTS

Definition
The UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) is a 3G mobile cellular system for networks based on the GSM standard. UMTS uses wideband code division multiple access radio access technology to offer greater spectral efficiency and bandwidth to mobile network operators.

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