Applications testing for third generation handsets, methods to ensure fast and reliable introduction of new 3G services to the consumer

The mobile communications industry demands test and verification methods to achieve high quality terminal and software environments that enable trouble free introduction of 3G applications and services. This paper proposes test and verification strategies that address the 3G applications test requirements. A new multi-stage testing is proposed, and it is shown how the introduction of additional stages of system simulator based testing enable faster time to market and improved reliability for the introduction of new services/applications.