In 2002 the first 3G networks on the rival CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology were launched by SK Telecom and KTF in South Korea, and Monet in the US.
2002. aastal käivitati esimene 3G-võrk rivaalide CDMA2000 1xEV-DO tehnoloogia peal SK Telecomi ja KTF poolt Lõuna Koreas, ning lisaks Monetis USA-s.