Nokia Siemens Networks doubles EDGE data speed

[ahbao]

Nokia Siemens Networks today launched their downlink Dual Carrier EDGE software solution, offering double data speeds of up to 592 kbps to existing EDGE-capable GSM networks. [details]

[Jowan Samson]

Nokia (NYSE: NOK) Siemens Networks has successfully field tested the world’s first Downlink Dual Carrier EDGE end-to-end call with mobile devices, hence proving EDGE network data speeds can be doubled. The software-based solution can drive EDGE speeds up to 592 kbps on existing EDGE-capable GSM networks without major network investments.

[mobile karen]

Sounds pretty interesting.