HSDPA network overhauled by Orange France
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: An upgraded HSDPA network from 7.2 Mbps to 14.4 Mbps in Paris and its La Defense business district has been launched by Orange France. The network will be extended to Gernoble, Lens, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Nice, Strasbourg, Toulon and Toulouse in the first and second half of the year.
A 5 MB file will now take 3 seconds to download, compared to 7.5 seconds previously while an e-mail with a 1 MB attachment will take less than 1 second as a result of this up gradation.
Besides, two ranges of Business Everywhere plans has also been launched by Orange Business Services, automatically adjusting the price on the basis of four usage thresholds, starting at EUR 11 per month for 15 MB per line on a two-year contract. Unlimited mobile broadband connection for EUR 39 per month is offered by second plan. Both the offers come with unlimited Wi-Fi connection at Orange hotspots in France.
Orange slashes prices for mobile broadband packages
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Orange has slashed the price of its Business Everywhere mobile broadband packages – with unlimited mobile broadband access from just £7.50 monthly. According to Orange, cut in prices means the network has the most cost effective broadband packages on the market. The existing SME voice subscribers who sign up on a new Business Everywhere plan will get a discount up to 50%, offering unlimited mobile broadband access from £7.50 monthly between 1st May and July 31st.
Apart from this offer, new subscribers signing up during this time means they will receive a £5 discount on their bill each month, giving unlimited mobile broadband from as little as £10 a month.
After the scheduled time, business subscribers can opt for Business Everywhere Unlimited for £15 a month (24-month contract) or Business Everywhere Traveller for £35 a month, including 25MB of roaming allowance.
