Telstra first to test 42Mbps HSPA+ on its own

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: By conducting the test of HSPA+ dual carrier 42Mbps technology outside of vendor laboratories, Australian telco Telstra claimed to become the first operator to test the technology over its own network in
Parramatta. However, it’s still not confirmed when the commercial service using HSPA+ at the higher speeds will be launched.

According to Mike Wright, the operator’s director of wireless, announcements of the launch will be made in the New Year and since the software upgrade is coming to completion, it will enable them to test the new [42Mbps] devices early next year. The company also said that major capitals and regional centers will be targeted first and the rollout strategy will be similar to that employed when the telco upgraded to 21Mbps.