Vodafone Italy, Nokia Boast First HSDPA Data Connection

Europe : Vodafone Italy have made the first data connection with HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) using fully commercial WCDMA 3G network equipment.

The call reportedly obtained good user data speeds of 1.5 Mbps, demonstrating the benefits that HSDPA will bring to the service experience of 3G subscribers, as well as the capabilities of the Nokia solution. The end-to-end call took place at Vodafone Italy test facilities according to Nokia's expected HSDPA development timetable, and utilized a commercial UTRAN (UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network) provided by Nokia as well as HSDPA-capable end-user equipment.

"This is a significant step on our successful journey in packet data evolution, and we are very pleased to be taking it with Vodafone Italy," said Giuseppe Donagemma, vice president, networks, Nokia. "It is concrete proof that Nokia's HSDPA solution is ready to enhance WCDMA 3G with a greatly increased data speeds. It also highlights the strong ten-year partnership between Nokia and Vodafone Italy, as we continue working together to shape the future of communications." For up-to-the-minute news, features and links click on http://www.financialwire.net FinancialWire is an independent, proprietary news service of Investrend Information, a division of Investrend Communications, Inc. It is not a press release service and receives no compensation for its news or opinions.