What exactly does 3G mean? How different is the new iPhone 3G from the old iPhone?

What exactly does 3G mean? How different is the new iPhone 3G from the old iPhone?
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3G is att’s newest network for wireless internet, replacing their EDGE network. The new phone can use this network, and also has GPS capabilities.
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