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HSDPA success story continues |
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Saturday, 24 November 2007 |
The GSM/3G Network Update published by GSA – the Global mobile Suppliers Association, confirms that 154 HSDPA networks have entered commercial service in 71 countries, almost double the number in a similar GSA survey 12 months ago. 61 HSDPA networks have entered commercial service so far in 2007, delivering mobile broadband access to an additional 20 countries. Another 41 HSDPA networks are in various stages of deployment, bringing the total number of HSDPA commitments to 195 networks in 85 countries; 81% of commercial WCDMA networks have launched HSDPA. 86 HSDPA networks (55%) launched mobile broadband service delivering 3.6Mbit/s (peak) or higher in 47 countries. 29 HSDPA networks have launched 7.2Mbit/s (peak) service in 19 countries. 45 network operators are committed to HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) and 24 HSUPA networks have been launched in 20 countries. Almost 60% of HSDPA operators combine with GSM/EDGE for service continuity and the best user experience. 403 HSDPA devices have been announced, addressing all segments comprising 203 phones/consumer devices, 39 wireless routers, 61 laptops/notebooks, and 100 devices for PC/laptop/notebook HSDPA connectivity (USB modems, data cards, etc)
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