3 Scandinavia, Ericsson launch HSPA
Mobile operator 3 Scandinavia has launched an HSDPA network in Sweden using hardware, software and implementation services by mobile solutions provider Ericsson.The upgrade to high speed packet access (HSPA) technology allows 3′s customers to take advantage of a new generation of mobile services, including mobile broadband, mobile video and mobile music. According to the companies, HSPA is 50 times faster than dial up and up to five times faster than other 3G networks, allowing customers to download at speeds averaging 1 Mbps to 1.5 Mbps and peaking at up to 3.0 Mbps. The companies plan to increase the speed to 7.2 Mbps next year.
3 and Ericsson will continue to extend network coverage and upgrade software for faster speeds throughout 2007.
