Vodafone achieves fastest currently possible 3G Data Connection
By Jenny • Feb 24th, 2009 • Category: Mobile Computer NewsVodafone, the popular mobile phone service provider has recently unveiled that it has achieved the fastest 3G connection currently possible. The company has unleashed its potential during the field trials of HSPA+ MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology. Vodafone is now testing a 3G HSPA mobile broadband connection that is supposed to offer a whooping download speed of 20Mbps. This will prove very beneficial to the mobile computing users and will bolster the mobile communication platforms.
Vodafone has used technology supplied by Ericsson, Huawei and the Qualcomm Corporation for its tests and has already tested HSPA+ 64QAM technology that offered speed up to 16Mbps under lab conditions. At present the maximum data transfer rate that is offered commercially is 7.2 Mbps. Vodafone is currently offering this rate with its free Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbooks that the company gives away as part of its 3G mobile broadband deals. Once the 20Mbpbs technology gets implemented the mobile computing market will forget crawling for data. Mobile devices will be then able to download large files within seconds. Vodafone claims that the HSPA+ MIMO will definitely provide an enhanced mobile computing experience and will be very helpful in hotspots such as business districts and airports.
Andy MacLeod, Global Networks Director of Vodafone commented, “Breaking the 20 Mbps peak speed barrier in tests through HSPA+ MIMO is yet another key milestone in the evolution of 3G Mobile Broadband technology and raises the prospect of higher network performance for our customers in selected hotspots.”
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