| 3G
Press Releases |
Orange
France has selected the Option GlobeSurfer ICON, the GlobeTrotter HSDPA
and the GlobeTrotter FUSION+ HSDPA as part of its new HSDPA (3G+) offering. |
Under
the agreement Ericsson has delivered equipment and services to upgrade
Vodafone's 3G network with full HSDPA functionality so that the operator
can offer its 3G broadband (HSDPA) service to customers. |
HSBC
and Vodafone were congratulated for winning the 2006 3G A-List Award
in the category of UMTS/HSDPA. |
Orange
France has selected the Option GlobeSurfer ICON, the GlobeTrotter HSDPA
and the GlobeTrotter FUSION+ HSDPA as part of its new HSDPA (3G+) offering. |
Next
generation telecom technologies like 3G and HSDPA continues to gather
momentum in the region despite doubts about the demand for these services.
|
ANADIGICS
has started shipping multi-mode, multi-band power amplifiers (PAs) to
Samsung Electronics for the new SGH-Z620 3G handset. With a profile
of only 11.8 mm, the SGH-Z620, also known as the Ultra Edition 11.8, |
Latvian
mobile operator Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) has launched the first
High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) network in Latvia. The solution,
provided by LMT's sole network supplier Nokia, enables the operator
to offer faster mobile data services to its customers and operate its
network more cost-efficiently. |
Anritsu
announces the completion of the first 3GPP HSUPA (High Speed Uplink
Packet Access) protocol conformance test case. A key milestone for 3G,
this represents a huge step forward by enabling the mobile industry
to deliver commercially available HSUPA terminals. |
The
new solution, based on 3GPP Release 6 Standard, provides 3G operators
and their vendors with the ability to monitor and troubleshoot high-speed
real data services provisioned over 3G HSUPA broadband data networks. |
Sarian Systems announced the launch of the world’s first enterprise
router to be compatible with High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
and most other mobile networks. |
Europe
: HTC launched its Q4 product portfolio. The four new additions to the
HTC range are each specifically designed to appeal to new market segments,
bringing the benefits of Microsoft’s smart mobility to new audiences.
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Ericsson
has been awarded a contract by FarEasTone to deploy HSPA (High Speed
Packet Access) and IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem), while expanding its
existing share of the 3G/WCDMA radio footprint from Northern Region
to Central Region. Ericsson will also provide related support services.
|
Nokia
has delivered the High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) solution
to the operator. Nokia and CSL have successfully completed the first
16QAM call supporting 3.6 Mbps HSDPA in the CSL network. |
Vip.access launched femto3G, a femtocell-based solution for providing
optimal 3G voice and high-speed data (HSDPA) coverage within the home
and small enterprise. |
The
seminar was attended by experts from PCCW, Huawei, Ovum analyst &
consulting firm, and more than 10 mobile operators. The forum addressed
the development of 3G markets and the construction of UMTS networks.
It also probed into the global deployment and operation of UMTS/HSDPA
networks. |
At
SK Telcom's Board of Directors' meeting on August 31, a decision was
made to expand investment to develop the WCDMA business, a 3.5G asynchronous
mobile phone service, and to deploy a nationwide. HSDPA network. |
Huawei
Technologies announced that KPN has selected Huawei’s High-Speed
Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) datacard to extend the range of mobile
services it offers to users. |
Samsung
and Cingular Wireless announced the launch of the SGH-zx20, Samsung's
first commercially available High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
phone for the U.S. market and another Samsung handset exclusive to Cingular. |
GSA
announced that there are 117 HSDPA network deployments in 54 countries
of which 52 networks have commercially launched services in 35 countries. |
Huawei
Technologies has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia’s Mobily
for the construction of a UMTS network. According to the contract, Huawei
will supply its New Generation Node B solution |
Nokia
and Indonesian operator Telkomsel have signed a new three-year WCDMA
3G/HSPA radio and core network, and managed services contracts that
will see Nokia support Telkomsel in strengthening its business and introducing
3G services, such as streaming video, to its customers. |
T-Mobile is the first mobile communications operator in Europe to launch
a super fast mobile hand-held. The MDA Vario II is the first device
to support HSPDA alongside W-LAN, GPRS, EDGE, and UMTS mobile broadband
technologies. |
MINT
T1152 is a HSDPA radio frequency test system based on the MINT advanced
hardware and test techniques, and the Aeroflex signalling unit 6401.
|
Chunghwa
Telecom Co., Ltd. (CHT) has awarded a turnkey network expansion contract
to Nokia. The deal expands CHT's WCDMA 3G and HSDPA network coverage
and paves the way for smooth network evolution. Deliveries and deployment
will start immediately. |
“Huawei’s
innovative NodeB solution within the radio access network, fully addresses
our requirements for deploying a world-class 3G broadband (HSDPA) network. |
The
latest in a series of regular surveys published today by GSA –
the Global mobile Suppliers Association, confirms that 50 HSDPA-enabled
devices have been launched by 16 suppliers. |
"With
the launch of HSDPA network service, our customers can now enjoy a wireless
computing experience that is very similar to working on wired broadband,
including the ability to access streaming audio and video and work within
a VPN without sacrificing efficiency," |
Comarco
Wireless Test Solutions today announces that a wide range of UMTS/HSDPA
phones are now supported on the popular Seven.Five Wireless Test System.
|
Samsung
is reinforcing its technology leadership with the launch of HSDPA handset
(model: SGH-Z560). As a market innovator, Samsung has introduced the
world's first HSDPA phone (model: |
Sierra
Wireless and Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific announced the LifeBook Q2010, with
Super3G functionality provided by the Sierra Wireless MC8755V Voice
Enabled PCI Express Mini Card embedded module, |
This
is another significant step in the long-standing, successful partnership
between Ericsson and SmarTone-Vodafone, following the 3G launch in Hong
Kong in 2004. |
NEC
, Matsushita Electric and Panasonic Mobile announced the signing of
a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a development
company for mobile handsets. |
O2,
Manx Telecom, Lucent Technologies, and QUALCOMM announced they are conducting
a third-generation (3G) UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)
and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) field trial using 900
MHz spectrum on the Isle of Man. |
ZTE
announced that it has begun production of the first bulk consignment
of its HSDPA data cards for use by major telecommunications companies
in Europe. |
The number of HSDPA networks planned, in deployment or launched has
reached 108 in 51 countries, according to new survey data released today
by GSA - the Global mobile Suppliers Association. |
Motorola
and Huawei announced a new collaboration to bring an enhanced and extensive
portfolio of UMTS and HSPA infrastructure equipment to customers worldwide.
|
"The
word 'revolutionary' is often overused, but RCP is a truly revolutionary
technology," said Morry Marshall, vice president of Strategic Technologies,
Semico Research Corp. |
Leading
operator O2 has selected Ericsson as a sole supplier for its Irish HSDPA-enabled
3G network. Ericsson will also expand and modernize O2's existing network
with Ericsson IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and the Ericsson Mobile
Softswitch solution. |
Samsung
and Cingular Wireless announced the launch of the SGH-zx20, Samsung's
first commercially available High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
phone for the U.S. market and another Samsung handset exclusive to Cingular. |
NTT
DoCoMo will launch a High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) service
on August 31, when they start sales of Japan's first HSDPA-compatible
handset, the 3G FOMA™ N902iX HIGH-SPEED. |
Ericsson
signed a contract with MiTV Corporation Sdn Bhd (MiTV) to build, manage
and maintain its WCDMA/HSPA network across Malaysia. |
Ericsson
has been selected by PT Telekomunikasi Selular Indonesia (Telkomsel)
to provide its 3G/WCDMA network in Indonesia. Ericsson will, on a full
turnkey basis, seamlessly upgrade Telkomsel's network |
T-Mobile is the first mobile communications operator in Europe to launch
a super fast mobile hand-held. The MDA Vario II is the first device
to support HSPDA alongside W-LAN, GPRS, EDGE, and UMTS mobile broadband
technologies. |
Novatel
Wireless announced development of the Ovation(TM) MCD3000, a 3.5G Multimedia
Application Console for CDMA2000 EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) Revision
A networks. |
MINT
T1152 is a HSDPA radio frequency test system based on the MINT advanced
hardware and test techniques, and the Aeroflex signalling unit 6401.
|
“Huawei’s
innovative NodeB solution within the radio access network, fully addresses
our requirements for deploying a world-class 3G broadband (HSDPA) network. |
With
MDA Vario II and Samsung SGH-Z560, T-Mobile offers compact handsets
that combine fast Internet with data links via HSDPA and EDGE (EDGE,
Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution). In the case of the Samsung SGH-Z560
phone, the innovative technology is accommodated in a lean, flat case
measuring only 16 millimeters. |
Leading
operator O2 has selected Ericsson as a sole supplier for its Irish HSDPA-enabled
3G network. Ericsson will also expand and modernize O2's existing network
with Ericsson IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and the Ericsson Mobile
Softswitch solution. |
Samsung
and Cingular Wireless announced the launch of the SGH-zx20, Samsung's
first commercially available High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
phone for the U.S. market and another Samsung handset exclusive to Cingular. |
EDGE-enabled
handsets have never attracted the same levels of attention that "sexier"
technologies such as WCDMA and HSDPA have enjoyed. In fact EDGE can
best be described as the Cinderella of the cellular handset world. |
Ericsson
signed a contract with MiTV Corporation Sdn Bhd (MiTV) to build, manage
and maintain its WCDMA/HSPA network across Malaysia. |
T-Mobile is the first mobile communications operator in Europe to launch
a super fast mobile hand-held. The MDA Vario II is the first device
to support HSPDA alongside W-LAN, GPRS, EDGE, and UMTS mobile broadband
technologies. |
The
latest in a series of regular surveys published today by GSA –
the Global mobile Suppliers Association, confirms that 50 HSDPA-enabled
devices have been launched by 16 suppliers. |
"With
the launch of HSDPA network service, our customers can now enjoy a wireless
computing experience that is very similar to working on wired broadband,
including the ability to access streaming audio and video and work within
a VPN without sacrificing efficiency," |
Samsung
is reinforcing its technology leadership with the launch of HSDPA handset
(model: SGH-Z560). As a market innovator, Samsung has introduced the
world's first HSDPA phone (model: |
Sierra
Wireless and Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific announced the LifeBook Q2010, with
Super3G functionality provided by the Sierra Wireless MC8755V Voice
Enabled PCI Express Mini Card embedded module, |
This
is another significant step in the long-standing, successful partnership
between Ericsson and SmarTone-Vodafone, following the 3G launch in Hong
Kong in 2004. |
NEC
, Matsushita Electric and Panasonic Mobile announced the signing of
a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a development
company for mobile handsets. |
O2,
Manx Telecom, Lucent Technologies, and QUALCOMM announced they are conducting
a third-generation (3G) UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)
and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) field trial using 900
MHz spectrum on the Isle of Man. |
ZTE
announced that it has begun production of the first bulk consignment
of its HSDPA data cards for use by major telecommunications companies
in Europe. |
The number of HSDPA networks planned, in deployment or launched has
reached 108 in 51 countries, according to new survey data released today
by GSA - the Global mobile Suppliers Association. |
Motorola
and Huawei announced a new collaboration to bring an enhanced and extensive
portfolio of UMTS and HSPA infrastructure equipment to customers worldwide.
|
"IMS
provides an architecture that facilitates the creation and deployment
of complex multimedia applications, and provides service transparency
and integration between networks," stated Chris Pearson, President
of 3G Americas. |
3G
telecommunications traffic is increasing annually as mobile network
infrastructure is upgraded, such as to that of high speed downlink packet
access (HSDPA). However, in the European market, |
Actix
announced that it is the first optimization company to offer mobile
operators a state-of-the-art 3.5G simulation and optimization solution
that supports a High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) capability. |
Dr.
Sachio Semmoto, Founder, Chairman and CEO of eMobile, says, “Huawei
is a dynamic company full of the customer-driven innovative spirit.
|
Ericsson
has been selected to upgrade Bite's 3G network with HSDPA in Lithuania
and to build an HSDPA-enabled WCDMA/UMTS network in Latvia. |
"QUALCOMM's
technology leadership has made possible the successful accomplishment
of these milestones, bringing richer broadband wireless entertainment,
personal convenience and enterprise services closer to reality," |
Cingular
Wireless and LG announced the availability of the LG CU500, a new 3G
phone that gives customers access to Cingular Wireless data services
at broadband speeds for faster and better performance. |
Nokia has won a radio and High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
network order from Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC), bolstering
its recently-launched WCDMA 3G and HSDPA services in Saudi Arabia. With
Nokia's HSDPA solution, |
Vodafone has just launched HSDPA services in the UK but it is far from
alone," says Mike Roberts, principal analyst at Informa Telecoms
& Media and co-author of the report. |
The number of countries where HSDPA mobile broadband networks are planned,
in deployment or launched has now reached 50, according to a new publication
from GSA - the Global mobile Suppliers Association. |
Novatel
Wireless announced it has begun initial pre-commercial shipments of
its Merlin XU870 ExpressCard that is designed for both North American
and European HSDPA networks. |
“Mobile
voice took off because it lets customers do what they’ve always
wanted to do and known how to do - making and receiving voice calls
- and lets you do this whenever and wherever - simply, reliably and
affordably. |
Huawei
Technologies launched the world’s smallest and fastest HSDPA USB
Modem ( shown above ) and introduced various UMTS and
CDMA handsets at CommunicAsia 2006 in Singapore. |
"The
accelerating deployment of WCDMA 3G and HSPA is increasing the use of
data intensive mobile applications. This trend is accentuating the importance
of in-building coverage and capacity solutions for 3G", said Robin
Lindahl, |
From
Thursday 22 June, customers can purchase a Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G
broadband (HSDPA) data card and take advantage of significantly improved
data transfer speeds on their laptops. |
After
the first High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) call in a live WCDMA
network in the country, Philippines' leading wireless service provider
Smart Communications Inc. (SMART) launched their HSDPA network. |
Celcom
launched High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) services in Malaysia.
With Nokia's (NYSE:NOK) HSDPA solution, Celcom will be able to operate
its network more cost-efficiently and offer its customers data services
at speeds of up to 3.6 Mbps |
Novatel
Wireless announced it is supporting ONE, currently a UMTS mobile operator
in Austria, in the launch of its HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access)
network. |
"We
are committed to introducing broadband mobile data services to our customers.
They will benefit from download data speeds up to 4 times faster than
current speeds available, offering for the first time a mobile experience
similar to current standard DSL rates. |
Saudi
Arabian operator Mobily has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY) to build
its HSPA enabled 3G network and to deliver a major expansion of existing
GSM network, |
Panasonic Computer Solutions and Novatel Wireless announced they have
successfully achieved their first joint certification for the Panasonic
Toughbook CF-18 convertible tablet PC incorporating Novatel Wireless' |
Avago
Technologies announced that its CoolPAM power amplifier modules have
been incorporated in a reference design from a leading W-CDMA chipset
supplier. Handsets based on the design will ship beginning this fall,
|
Rohde
& Schwarz has expanded its range of options for the R&S SMU200A,
R&S SMATE200A and R&S SMJ100A signal generators by adding HSUPA
capability. |
With
the arrival of the first live HSDPA networks and services, the operator
community needs to understand exactly what it hopes to achieve with
the technology and how to go about doing so. That is one of the findings
of visiongain's latest report, "HSDPA 2006-2011: Market analysis
and forecasts." |
Argogroup
announced the release of Monitor Master 7.4, the latest version of its
award-winning quality management platform. |
Proximus
is the first Belgian mobile operator to launch 3G Broadband for professional
and residential customers: superfast mobile Internet via the 3G network.
3G Broadband allows to browse with a similar comfort as with a fast
internet connection at home or in the office. |
TIME
dotCom Berhad (TIME) announced that it has commenced a 3G pilot trial,
following its success in the recent 3G spectrum award. |
SmarTone-Vodafone
announced the launch of full High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
network in Hong Kong and Hong Kong’s first commercial HSDPA-enabled
service, SmarTone-Vodafone Mobile Broadband. |
NEC
and its 3G partner, Siemens Communications, have successfully run the
first live implementation of High Speed Downlink Data Packet Access
(HSDPA) with mobile media company 3, on 3’s network in the UK.
|
Sierra
Wireless introduced the 15th product in the company’s flagship
AirCard® product line, the AirCard 875 wireless wide area network
card for HSDPA networks. The AirCard® 875 offers increased data
speeds and high-speed worldwide roaming, with tri-band HSDPA / UMTS
and quad-band Class 12 EDGE / GPRS connectivity. Commercial shipments
of the card are expected to begin in the third quarter of this year. |
The
latest "HSDPA Operator Commitments" survey undertaken by vendor
trade association GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association, confirms
that 100 HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) networks, an increase
of 100% in 6 months, are in deployment or commercially launched in 49
countries and territories worldwide. |
Option
N.V. announced that Hutchison 3G Austria or 3 (www.drei.com) has selected
GlobeTrotter GT MAX as its new wireless broadband data card for the
Austrian market, |
HSDPA,
the upgrade of 3G WCDMA, is a global standard technology allowing video
conferencing and high-speed, high-capacity data access to users. |
On
Friday, the 700 exhibitors packed up after the threeday event. "Feedback
from exhibitors has been very positive," Taranto said. |
Option N.V. announced that Bouygues Telecom has selected Option’s
GlobeTrotter FUSION+ ‘HSDPA Ready’ offering its mobile customers
the all-in-one PC data card providing EDGE/UMTS/ GPRS and WLAN connectivity.
|
Samsung
launched the high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) phone (model:
SCH-W200) in Korea . This is the first HSDPA phone commercially available
for consumers in the market. |
Alcatel
announced that Orange launched the initial phase of their live HSDPA
services in the Paris area with Alcatel's radio access solution. At
first, Orange friendly users located in Issy-les-Moulineaux and Boulogne-Billancourt,
two major cities in the Paris region |
The
first is the launch of "web’n’walk professional",
which is today the UK’s most competitive flat rate mobile Internet
tariff, and the second is the launch of T-Mobile’s new mobile
broadband ready web’n’walk card (also known as HSDPA). |
Option
N.V. announced that Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa Sp. z o.o. (PTC) has selected
Option's GlobeTrotter GT MAX offering its mobile customers not only
the fastest, but also the easiest to use 3G HSDPA/UMTS data card |
“As
the world’s leading supplier of image sensor solutions, we continue
to expand the envelope, bringing new experiences and advanced functionality
to digital photography,” |
Option
N.V. announced that Hutchison 3G Austria or 3 (www.drei.com) has selected
GlobeTrotter GT MAX as its new wireless broadband data card for the
Austrian market, |
HSDPA,
the upgrade of 3G WCDMA, is a global standard technology allowing video
conferencing and high-speed, high-capacity data access to users. |
On
Friday, the 700 exhibitors packed up after the threeday event. "Feedback
from exhibitors has been very positive," Taranto said. |
High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) network deployments will garner over
60 percent of infrastructure revenue in 2012, according to a new report
from Telecom Trends International, Inc. The report, |
Option N.V. announced that Bouygues Telecom has selected Option’s
GlobeTrotter FUSION+ ‘HSDPA Ready’ offering its mobile customers
the all-in-one PC data card providing EDGE/UMTS/ GPRS and WLAN connectivity.
|
Samsung
launched the high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) phone (model:
SCH-W200) in Korea . This is the first HSDPA phone commercially available
for consumers in the market. |
Alcatel
announced that Orange launched the initial phase of their live HSDPA
services in the Paris area with Alcatel's radio access solution. At
first, Orange friendly users located in Issy-les-Moulineaux and Boulogne-Billancourt,
two major cities in the Paris region |
The
first is the launch of "web’n’walk professional",
which is today the UK’s most competitive flat rate mobile Internet
tariff, and the second is the launch of T-Mobile’s new mobile
broadband ready web’n’walk card (also known as HSDPA). |
The
mobile operator SFR, with headquarters in Paris, is equipping its existing
W-CDMA network with High-Speed Data Access (HSDPA) technology from Siemens.
|
Novatel
Wireless announced that its Merlin U740 PC Card Modem and Expedite EU740
PCI Express Mini Cards for High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
networks have received industry compliance from the Global Certification
Forum (GCF). |
Sierra
Wireless introduced the MC8775 PCI Express Mini Card embedded module,
the first product in the company's lineup for next generation HSDPA
networks and the sixth in the company's 3G embedded module product line.
|
QUALCOMM
announced that its Mobile Station Modem (MSM) MSM7200 chipset, the world's
first HSUPA solution, will enable a new generation of uplink-intensive
wireless services requiring low network latency such as voice over Internet
protocol (VoIP), |
Sierra Wireless announced it will deliver 3G HSDPA wireless wide area
network (WAN) cards to Swisscom Mobile for use on the company's HSDPA
network. Commercial shipments are expected to commence during Q2, 2006.
|
The
inclusion of HSUPA makes the new utility attractive for organisations
developing the latest generation of 3G products, who need instruments
that generate these signals to aid the development of receiver circuits. |
Vipnet
is the only Croatian operator providing a 3G network combination via
the EDGE and UMTS technology to more than 90 percent of the population
and it already offers the Vodafone Mobile Connect data card |
HSDPA
is the first evolution of WCDMA and is part of the evolutionary path
of 3G enhancements to the GSM technology family. The primary benefit
of HSDPA is improved end-user experience for most existing services,
while new services are enabled. |
The
upgrade to HSDPA enables EMT to introduce its customers to a new generation
of mobile services, including mobile broadband, mobile video and mobile
music. |
T-Mobile is the first operator to launch HSDPA in the Netherlands and
with this meets the requirements of the 3G-license with mobile Internet
at ADSL speed. |
Ericsson
Mobile Platforms has successfully started deliveries of the U350 and
U360 platforms, the smallest and most powerful HSDPA/EDGE platforms
released for true mass-market deployment. |
A
leading Czech mobile operator, Eurotel Praha, spol. s.r.o. has launched
the first High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) network in the Czech
Republic. |
Novatel
Wireless announced the development of the industry's first EV-DO (Evolution
Data Optimized) and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) 3G external
PCI ExpressCards/34, also known as external ExpressCards. |
Ericsson
has been selected to upgrade 3 Scandinavia's 3G/WCDMA networks with
HSDPA. The upgrade will boost 3's mobile broadband offering, delivering
a download speed of up to 3.6 Mbps and pioneer the HSDPA technology
in Scandinavia. |
NEC
Corporation announced that its High Speed Down link Packet Access (HSDPA)
is to be deployed in the 3G network of 3 Hong Kong, a subsidiary of
Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited. This contract has
been awarded to NEC and its 3G partner Siemens following a successful
field trial on 3 Hong Kong's UMTS network. |
Finnish
telecom operator Elisa launched the first commercial High Speed Downlink
Packet Access (HSDPA) network in the Nordic Countries. |
At
the annual CTIA Wireless 2006 trade show, Samsung Telecommunications
America (Samsung) announced plans to launch what is expected to be the
first commercial HSDPA phone in the U.S. |
Ericsson
is performing the world's first (High Speed Packet Access) HSPA demonstration
with Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology during the CTIA
Wireless 2006 event April 5-7 in Las Vegas |
Comarco Wireless Test Solutions announced that a new version of the
popular Seven.Five Multi-technology Drive Test System is now available
with full HSDPA (High Speed Download Packet Access) capabilities. |
Broadcom
Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired
and wireless communications, today announced a new cellular baseband
processor that is fully compliant to the High-Speed Downlink Packet
Access (HSDPA) standard for high-speed cellular data. |
Nokia
and Cable & Wireless have signed a contract for the supply of GSM
and WCDMA 3G radio and core networks in the Channel Islands of Guernsey
and Jersey. |
Nortel
and QUALCOMM have successfully achieved the industry's first 7.2 Mbps
HSDPA mobile data calls. The tests achieved data downloads at speeds
up to four times faster than most current fixed broadband connections. |
By
presenting the HSDPA technology in a ready-to-implement version, PTC
has again confirmed its leading position on the Polish market of wireless
data transmission. It is worth stressing that in 2001 PTC was the first
mobile operator in Poland to present voice transmission in a UMTS network |
Philippines'
wireless service provider Smart Communications Inc. (SMART) and Nokia
have completed the first High Speed Data Packet Access (HSDPA) call
in the country. The call was made in Smart's live network. |
Dell
devotees now can have Cingular Wireless' critically acclaimed BroadbandConnect
service built into their mobile systems beginning today with the availability
of a new line of Dell Latitude(TM) notebooks. |
Commercial
services will provide mobile connectivity at download speeds of up to
3.6 Mbps per second for business customers on the orange(TM) mobile
network operated by Partner. |
UbiquiSys
Ltd announced the successful demonstration of its ZoneGate home access
point system to some of Europe's major service providers. |
Vodafone
now offers its customers in Germany mobile broadband services at DSL
speed. The necessary technology is supplied by Siemens: High Speed Data
Packet Access (HSDPA) accelerates data downloads from the Internet to
mobile devices over wireless networks that use the W-CDMA standard. |
Optimus,
a mobile operator within the Portuguese Sonaecom group, has chosen Ericsson's
IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) for the delivery of new multimedia and
converged services. Ericsson will also enhance the Optimus 3G network
with its market-leading mobile softswitch and HSDPA solutions. |
T-Mobile
is launching High Speed Data Packet Access technology in its mobile
communications network. HSDPA, an extension of the wireless standard
W-CDMA, boosts transmission speeds in mobile networks. |
“HSDPA
has potential to take off in a way that 3G didn’t because of its
much faster download speeds and lessons learned from the 3G experience,”
said Renz. “3G operators are already looking to grow data revenues
as fast as they can. |
"We
continue to enhance the capabilities of our Roaming Client system,"
said Biju Nair, PCTEL's Vice President and General Manager of its Mobility
Solutions Group. |
Option
NV announced that TIM, a Telecom Italia company (Milan: TIT), has selected
and is at present commercialising Option’s GlobeTrotter 3G/EDGE
‘HSDPA-Ready’ data card. Customised to meet the TIM’s
specific requirements, |
Sensing the special interest of the worldwide Mobile Operators in the
HSDPA standard, TOPEX presents at CeBIT the industry’s first HSDPA
Wireless Broadband Router. |
Downloading
mobile data over HSDPA was up to 4 times faster using Flash Networks’
NettGain system in a field test in a live network in Western Europe.
Likewise, perceived bandwidth was tripled in the trials. |
During
the year, 3G Broadband will be progressively extended to other cities
(Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Aveiro and Leiria this June) and regions of
mainland Portugal and the islands, reaching the main urban areas by
the end of the year. |