Tag Archive for 'HSPA'

T-Mobile passes on HSPA+ and will instead move straight on to 4G LTE

T-Mobile passes on HSPA+ and will instead move straight on to 4G LTET-Mobile passes on HSPA+ and will instead move straight on to 4G LTE. According to T-Mobile’s Chief technology officer, Joachim Horn, T-Mobile will not deploy high-speed packet access (HSPA) evolution (HSPA+) to get more out of its 3G mobile broadband network and will instead move straight on to LTE (the so-called 4G technology, Long-Term Evolution). Continue reading ‘T-Mobile passes on HSPA+ and will instead move straight on to 4G LTE’

Two HSPA-enabled Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) launched by SFR in France

Two HSPA-enabled Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) launched by SFR in France 1Two HSPA-enabled Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) launched by SFR in France. a major French operator, SFR, has launched two Linux-based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs): The SFR M! PC Pocket 3G+ and the Archos 3G+, that connect to the operator’s national HSPA mobile broadband network via embedded modules from Option.

Two HSPA-enabled Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) launched by SFR in France 2SFR M! PC Pocket 3G+, features a 4.8-inch touchscreen, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Intel Atom CPU and 4GB of integrated memory. On the other hand, The Archos 3G+ features the same kind of touchscreen (4.8-inch) with storage capacity going up to 30GB - gives users an entirely new way to enjoy the Web, digital media and TV on a thin and extremely fast handheld tablet. Linux is also running the show, and Option provided necessary HSPA embedded modules to make these babies sing along SFR’s 3G network.

(via theunwired)

Telus + Bell to deploy HSPA in Canada by 2010

Telus + Bell to deploy HSPA in Canada by 2010. Two largest CDMA carriers in Canada, Telus Mobility and Bell Canada announced plans to deploy HSPA technology by 2010 as part of an effort to eventually upgrade to Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. Nokia Siemens Networks and Huawei will build the HSPA networks for them.

“Bell’s transition to the global 4G LTE standard with a combined EV-DO and HSPA network path aligns us with more than 30 major carriers worldwide planning a similar move to LTE,” said Stephen Howe, CTO for Bell. “This broad global technology ecosystem will mean a fast, efficient and cost-effective network transition to 4G LTE, and access to the broadest possible range of next-generation phones and data services.”

(via rcrwireless)

Telstra Turbo 7+ USB modem

Telstra Turbo 7+ USB modemTelstra Turbo 7+ USB modem. A new HSPA-enabled modem, Telstra Turbo 7+ USB Series Modem from Sierra Wireless has been announced by the Australian carrier. It provides up to 7.2Mbps download and 1.9Mbps upload speeds on the carrier’s Next G network. Interestingly, these speeds could be further increased via future firmware upgrades. Continue reading ‘Telstra Turbo 7+ USB modem’

Novatel Ovation MC950D HSPA USB modem for Fido Canada

Novatel Ovation MC950D HSPA USB modem for Fido CanadaNovatel Ovation MC950D HSPA USB modem for Fido Canada. Fido adds the HSPA-enabled Ovation MC950D USB modem to its offering. This modem comes with quad-band EDGE support, it should enable downlink speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and uplink speeds up to 2.1 Mbps. No word on pricing nor availability, but Rogers Wireless is selling the USB modem for $49 with a contract.

(via engadgetmobile)

Qualcomm’s HSPA+ Data Call

Qualcomm HSPA+ Data CallQualcomm’s HSPA+ Data Call. Recent News for 4G network, Qualcomm announced that it has completed the world’s first data call using High-Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+) network technology. The call achieved a data transfer rate of more than 20 Mbps in a 5 MHz channel. HSPA+ will allow operators to double the data and triple the voice capacity of their networks compared to current HSPA deployments. Today’s successful data throughput was achieved on Qualcomm’s MDM8200 product, the industry’s first chipset solution for HSPA+. Continue reading ‘Qualcomm’s HSPA+ Data Call’

Ericsson HSPA network upgrade in Japan

Ericsson HSPA network upgrade in JapanEricsson HSPA network upgrade in Japan. Ericsson has just signed an agreement with a leading Japanese operator, Softbank Mobile, to expand and upgrade it’s HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) network. Ericsson will provide e-HSPA (enhanced HSPA) on new and existing base stations in high traffic areas, in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.

(via cellular-news)

T-Mobile HSPA Mobile Broadband in UK

T-Mobile HSPA Mobile Broadband in UKT-Mobile HSPA Mobile Broadband in UK. With T-Mobile’s HSUPA mobile broadband service in UK, T-Mobile becomes the first national mobile broadband service that offers HSPA network (HSDPA and HSUPA). T-Mobile has upgraded its HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) network, with a possible maximum speed of 7.2Mbps and HSUPA (High-Speed Uplink Packet Access) to 1.4Mbps upload speeds.

(via techdigest)

Huawei E510 HSPA Wireless Card + DVB-T Mobile TV tuner

Huawei E510 HSPA Wireless Card + DVB-T Mobile TV tunerHuawei E510 HSPA Wireless Card + DVB-T Mobile TV tuner. This is Huawei’s first wireless card to support the mobile DVB-T standard for mobile TV reception on laptops in several Asian and European countries. Interestingly, Huawei E510 HSPA Wireless Card packs a tuner and a receiver. Huawei E510 supports GSM GPRS/EDGE HSPA/UMTS networks, and can go up to 7.2Mbps on the data transfers, so you should be up to step with this in no time. It’s also compatible with Windows XP/ Vista Plug & Play, further adding to the convenience it brings to users. No detailed information about pricing nor availability. Stay tuned.

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Sony Ericsson MD400 and MD400g HSPA USB Modems

Sony Ericsson MD400 and MD400g HSPA USB Modems 1Sony Ericsson MD400 and MD400g HSPA USB Modems. Sony Ericsson announced two HSPA USB modems - MD400 and MD400g. Aside from the HSPA radio, both devices (MD400 Mobile Broadband USB Modem, and MD400g Mobile Broadband GPS USB Modem) also pack microSD and Memory Stick Micro (M2) slots and the latter model (MD400g). Apart from an in-built antenna, an innovative additional swivel antenna optimizes the performance when in use. When closed, it covers and protects the retractable USB connector. The MD400g also has an in-built GPS receiver which automatically shows the user’s current location. Continue reading ‘Sony Ericsson MD400 and MD400g HSPA USB Modems’