IMT stands for Integrated Mobile Technologies.
IMT is a broad term used in telecommunications to refer to a set of standards for mobile communication systems. These standards define the technical specifications for various aspects of mobile networks, including:
- Frequency bands: The specific radio frequencies used for communication.
- Modulation techniques: The methods used to encode and transmit data.
- Access technologies: The ways in which devices connect to the network.
- Data rates: The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted.
IMT standards are developed and maintained by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the United Nations.
The term IMT is often used in conjunction with specific generations of mobile technology, such as:
- IMT-2000: This standard is commonly known as 3G and was first introduced in the late 1990s.
- IMT-Advanced: This standard is known as 4G and was introduced in the early 2010s.
- IMT-2020: This standard is known as 5G and was introduced in the late 2010s.
