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CTIA2009: Ericsson pushes HSPA to 56Mbps Speed

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:51:59 +0000

Demonstrated at CTIA Wireless 2009, Ericsson is presenting its HSPA multi-carrier MIMO technology, providing peak downlink data rates of 56Mbps. The increase in speed is achieved thanks to a combination of multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) and multi-carrier HSPA technology. MIMO allows for higher peak data rates and increased spectral efficiency, which provides higher network capacity.

HSPA multi-carrier technology with MIMO, which is currently being standardized, is scheduled for commercial deployment in 2010. By the end of 2009, Ericsson will support commercial deployment of multi-carrier technology with speeds up to 42Mbps .

Huawei Introduces i-Mo HSPA Modem

Kim Poh Liaw — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:22:39 +0000

Huawei has announced i-Mo HSPA modem, which will be demonstrated at the Mobile World Congress. i-Mo supports plug-and-play and data transmission speeds up to 7.2 Mbps (downlink) and 5.76 Mbps (uplink). With its built-in Micro SD card slot, i-Mo can also serve as a USB disk. i-Mo will be available to customers in Q2 2009.

[via slashgear]

Novatel Wireless Releases Ovation MC995D HSPA USB Modem

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:27:52 +0000

Novatel Wireless announced the Ovation MC995D high performance USB modem. Optimized for Europe, the MC995D is a global modem that provides download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5.76 Mbps, with multiple frequency band operation on HSPA, EDGE and GPRS networks. The MC995D includes an auto-install connection manager to provide quick, easy setup with support for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. With up to 32GB of removable memory storage via MicroSD, the MC995D is the ideal solution for mobile professionals demanding secure, reliable worldwide connectivity.

The MC995D will be available in the second quarter of 2009.

[via engadgetmobile]

Sierra Wireless Announces USB Modem for HSPA+ Network

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:15:41 +0000

Sierra Wireless introduced the Sierra Wireless USB 306 and the USB 307 for HSPA+ networks, supports up to download speeds of 21 megabits per second (Mbps) and uplink at 5.76 Mbps. The Sierra Wireless USB 306 and USB 307 modems are expected to ship within the first half of this year.

The USB 306 is designed for North American and Asia-Pacific regions, operating on the 850, 1900 and 2100 MHz bands, and the USB 307 is optimized for Europe, operating on the 900 and 2100 MHz bands. To provide efficiency and convenience for users, Sierra Wireless TRU-Install loads the device drivers and Sierra Wireless Watcher connection manager software onto the computer the first time the USB modem is plugged in. Sierra Wireless Watcher connection manager makes it easy to check the modem’s status, network coverage, and signal strength. Both models are also equipped with a microSD card slot to provide convenient storage and assist with file transfers on-the-go.

Option’s new entry-level USB modem selected by O2

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:45:05 +0000

Option today announced that its new entry-level USB modem has been selected by O2. Carrying the O2 branding, Option’s new iCON 210 HSPA USB modem is shipping to Telefónica O2 Germany. Option’s Zero-CD Plug ‘n’ Play software allows consumers to access internet at HSPA speeds of up to 3.6 Mbps in just three simple steps: insert the USB, install the software, go online. Weighing only 27g and small enough to fit into the palm of the hand, the iCON 210 can be used with laptops or desktop PCs to provide connectivity virtually anywhere in the world.

Ericsson collaborates with Intel to bring HSPA mobile data solutions to Intel’s Mobile Internet Devices

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:03:57 +0000

Ericsson is collaborating with Intel to bring HSPA mobile data solutions to Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs).
The Ericsson HSPA data solution is targeted at Intel’s Moorestown platform and is scheduled for release in the 2009/10 timeframe. Based on the Intel Atom processor, Moorestown is Intel’s next-generation MID platform which will include HSPA as one of its wireless technologies.

The 3G technology is built on Ericsson’s latest generation of HSPA chipsets in small, thin modules, enabling MID manufacturers to produce very attractive end-user devices. Ericsson is optimizing its module for Intel’s next-generation Moorestown platform and Moblin-based Linux operating systems. The module will work on both WCDMA/HSPA and GSM/EDGE networks worldwide.

Ericsson to provide mobile broadband for LG notebooks and netbooks

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:01:22 +0000

Ericsson is selected by LG Electronics, to provide mobile broadband modules based on HSPA. LG Electronics notebooks and netbooks will include mobile broadband modules from Ericsson in Q3 2008. HSPA provides a DSL-like experience wirelessly with true mobility and there are currently more than 207 commercially deployed HSPA networks globally, serving more than one billion subscribers.

“We are excited to work with LG Electronics to give consumers and business users the freedom and flexibility to access internet in the way they want it, wherever they are.” says Mats Norin, Vice President, Mobile Broadband Modules, Ericsson. “Ericsson is also very pleased to be selected to provide mobile broadband modules to LG Electronics’ netbooks which is a segment that is forecasted to grow fast”

Market projections indicate that in 2011, approximately 200 million notebooks will ship annually and Ericsson anticipates that 50 percent of those notebooks will feature a built-in HSPA mobile broadband module. Users will increasingly have the option to take their broadband connections with them, delivering on the promise of full service broadband, which is anytime, anywhere access from the screen or device of choice.

Qualcomm Completed 20 Mbps HSPA+ Data Call

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:46:07 +0000

Qualcomm today announced that it has completed the world’s first data call using High-Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+) network technology. The call achieved a data transfer rate of more than 20 Mbps in a 5 MHz channel. HSPA+ will allow operators to double the data and triple the voice capacity of their networks compared to current HSPA deployments.

HSPA+, also known as HSPA Evolved, is designed to enhance the mobile broadband user experience and enable a wide range of services. The technology delivers higher peak and average data rates, lower latency, better response times, longer battery life and an enhanced, always-on experience compared to the current generation of mobile networks.

“Today’s call represents another milestone for Qualcomm in the evolution of the HSPA road map,” said Alex Katouzian, vice president of product management, Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. “End users will enjoy quicker connections to the Internet with HSPA+ while network operators will appreciate the opportunity to offer more services to their subscribers.”

Ericsson and 3 Italia Complete HSPA Commercial Implementation

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:29:02 +0000

Ericsson and 3 Italia have successfully established enhanced HSPA mobile-data connections in a commercial network. The enhanced HSPA technology enables maximum uplink data rates of 5.8Mbps and a significant reduction in network latency.

The faster uplink will provide an improved consumer experience in areas such as video conferencing, uploading user-generated content and sending e-mails with attachments, and better performance for interactive online gaming.

No words on the availability date for consumer though.

New HSPA USB Stick from Huawei Technologies

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:03:06 +0000

Huawei Technologies has launched the E180 USB stick last week. The 10mm thick E180 is a highly compact device supporting the complete range of HSPA/UMTS and GSM/GPRS/EDGE network technologies, allowing fast uplink speed rates of up to 5.76Mbps and a downlink of up to 7.2 Mbps. It will be available globally in the second half of June 2008.

Equipped with a rotatable USB connector and compatible with Microsoft Windows (2000/Vista/XP) and Mac OSX, the Huawei E180 is a real plug-and-play device for mobile broadband users. The E180 is designed with a ultra slim rotatable USB connector, which can be turned by 270 degrees.

Other than the wireless network connection feature, it has also a built-in MicroSD card slot which supports up to 8GB memory card, eliminating the need for an additional USB memory stick. In addition, the device supports various useful services like SMS/MMS, PC voice, phone book, flow display and statistics.

Available in the second half of June 2008, the Huawei E180 will be launched to a global market including Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, North America and South Africa.