The document provides an overview of 3G mobile technologies including their standards, evolution from 2G technologies, and key services and applications enabled. It discusses the main 3G standards including WCDMA/UMTS used in Europe and CDMA2000 used in other areas. It describes how technologies like GPRS, EDGE, and CDMA2000 1xRTT served as stepping stones to 3G and the infrastructure changes required. Higher bandwidth of 3G allows video streaming, video calls, and mobile broadband access for consumers and businesses.