3GPP background and history

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When was the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) initially formed?
The 3GPP initially formed in December 1998.

Why was the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) initially formed?
The 3GPP initially formed because the ETSI and other SDOs from around the world partnered to develop new technologies for 3G.

What heavily influenced the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) at the start?
At the start, the 3GPP was heavily influenced by the existing 2G TDMA-based GSM standards.

What was formed at the same time as the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)?
At the same time as the 3GPP, the 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2) formed.

What was the goal of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2)?
The goal of the 3GPP2 was to develop global specifications for 3G systems based on the evolution of the 2G IS-95 CDMA standards.

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