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Vodafone said it achieved actual peak data download speeds of 16 Mbps using HSPA+ on its Spanish network. Real world speeds are expected to be 4 Mbps. The operator plans to conduct more trials later this year using the HSPA+ MIMO solution that should deliver peak download rates of 21 Mbps
If the trials prove a success, Vodafone plans to make this technology available in selected commercial networks. The trials were carried out in cooperation with Ericsson and Qualcomm. Commercial launch of HSPA+ would require new handsets and Vodafone says it is working with partners to develop these new devices. Australia's Telstra launched an HSPA+ network in 2006 which is theoretically capable of delivering download speeds of up to 21 Mbps.
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Comments
Posted by Jim A | January 20, 2009 - 5:33pm
What exactly does this mean??:
"actual peak data download speeds of 16 Mbps using HSPA+".
Is this the levels available from the base station? A single LTE radio, multiple BS radios?
What?
What we would like to hear about is what I can expect on my LTE handset in my car (while Mobile).
How about while portable and or in a Fixed facility. Compare it ot a FIxed WiMAX deployment so we have some metrics.
You analysts need to qualify this spin by carriers and vendors.
Jim A
Posted by Anonymous | May 15, 2009 - 5:37am
Jim it means a user could achieve a download in excess of 16Mbps, but typically could expect to download at speeds of 4Mbps.
There is no mention of LTE here or WiMax.
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