VipNet to offer HSPA+ from spring February 10, 2009
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Croatian mobile operator Vipnet has successfully tested and demonstrated mobile broadband HSPA technology with Ericsson Nikola Tesla at the Vipnet Technology Day. The operator says it will support the HSPA+ speeds of up to 21 Mbps starting from the spring in major cities. HSPA+ speeds require new devices to access the internet, and manufacturers are expected to start delivering devices for the Croatian market in the second semester this year. Vipnet also started to introduce HSUPA 5.7 technology, which offers data upload speeds almost four times higher than current levels.
Vodafone Portugal Tests Mobile Downloads at 16 Mbps February 6, 2009
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Vodafone Portugal this morning initiated in Lisbon the first data session using the new HSPA+ 64QAM technology which makes it possible to use Mobile Broadband at a theoretical maximum download speed of 21.6 Mbps.The tests were carried out under real conditions on the Vodafone Portugal network in partnership with Ericsson, and real download peaks of 16 Mbps were achieved.These tests were carried out following those made in January by the Vodafone Group using the same technology.Vodafone Portugal is expecting to launch commercial HSPA+ Internet offers in 2009, as soon as compatible data devices come onto the market.
HSPA+ is the next step in the development of 3G/HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access) technology and uses the latest 64QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) modulation techniques. Vodafone estimates that the speeds achieved using HSPA+ technology could be increased even further with the MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) functionality which uses multiple antennas on base stations and data devices and supports a theoretical maximum speed of 28.8 Mbps.
Thailand to issue 3G licences in Q3 February 2, 2009
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The Thai communications regulator plans to issue 3G licences in the third quarter this year. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will likely hold an auction for four licences. The NTC will decide on 5 February on the method. As the NTC has been slow to issue the spectrum, operators are already trialling services on their existing spectrum, upgrading equipment with HSPA technology.
TIM set to launch HSPA+ (Italy) January 7, 2009
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Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM) says it will be offering mobile data packages with peak download speeds of 21Mbps by mid-2009, rising to 28Mbps by year-end. The services, based on HSPA+ technology, will initially work via PC datacards using Qualcomm chipsets. Ericsson will supply equipment for the network upgrade. ‘This is truly a game-changing milestone for the European mobile market,’ said Enrico Salvatori, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Qualcomm Europe. ‘Telecom Italia is leveraging our technology to enable a new generation of wireless services that redefine the capabilities of the mobile internet and transform the wireless experience,’ he added.
Orange upgrades 3G in N Ireland and Scotland, network performance improves by 20% December 26, 2008
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Orange has boosted its 3G and 3G+ (HSPA) networks in Northern Ireland and Scotland. Some 760 sites have been upgraded across the areas, resulting in a 20% improvement in network performance for both voice and data, claims Orange.
Orange Vice President for IT and networks Pete Marsden said, “We are investing heavily in updating and improving our infrastructure to meet our goal of being the best UK network for coverage and reliability.”
Orange is offering over 94% population 3G coverage and over 70% HSPA across the UK.
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