Qtel’s 3.5G network upgraded to 14.4Mbps

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: The next phase of mobile broadband network upgradation of Qatar Telecom (Qtel) will be completed by February. After the process, internet download speeds up to a theoretical maximum of 14.4Mbps would be provided over Qtel’s HSDPA platform. The company claims this speed to be the fastest in the country.

The upgradation process which began in the last quarter of 2009 involved the replacement of base station equipment across Qatar and enhanced connectivity being introduced across the network.

Besides, a trial of 14.4Mbps compatible devices has also been initiated by Qtel, benefitting the users of 3.5G mobile phones, USB modems and datacards by improving downstream data speeds and enhanced quality of services.