Editing UMTS (section)

=== Handsets and modems ===
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[[Image:Nokia6650 unlocked.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Nokia 6650]], an early (2003) UMTS handset]]

All of the major 2G phone manufacturers (that are still in business) are now manufacturers of 3G phones. The early 3G handsets and modems were specific to the frequencies required in their country, which meant they could only roam to other countries on the same 3G frequency (though they can fall back to the older GSM standard). Canada and USA have a common share of frequencies, as do most European countries. The article UMTS frequency bands is an overview of UMTS network frequencies around the world.

Using a [[cellular router]], PCMCIA or USB card, customers are able to access 3G broadband services, regardless of their choice of computer (such as a [[Tablet computer|tablet PC]] or a [[Personal digital assistant|PDA]]). Some software [[self installing|installs itself]] from the modem, so that in some cases absolutely no knowledge of technology is required to get [[online]] in moments. Using a phone that supports 3G and Bluetooth 2.0, multiple Bluetooth-capable laptops can be connected to the Internet. Some smartphones can also act as a mobile [[WLAN access point]].

There are very few 3G phones or modems available supporting all 3G frequencies (UMTS850/900/1700/1900/2100&nbsp;MHz). In 2010, Nokia released a range of phones with [[Multi-band|Pentaband]] 3G coverage, including the [[Nokia N8|N8]] and [[Nokia E7-00|E7]]. Many other phones are offering more than one band which still enables extensive roaming. For example, Apple's [[iPhone 4]] contains a quadband chipset operating on 850/900/1900/2100&nbsp;MHz, allowing usage in the majority of countries where UMTS-FDD is deployed.