Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Ericsson and MTN demonstrate commercial HSDPA as an alternative to ADSL
Ericsson and MTN South Africa are first in demonstrating how 3G networks using WCDMA technology enable new mobile broadband services as well as a cost efficient fixed broadband alternative, when combining HSDPA and Fixed Wireless Terminals.
Fixed Wireless Terminals is a solution for providing voice and high-speed data services using widely deployed mobile networks such as WCDMA. HSDPA is new technology used on 3G networks enabling true broadband data rates. Combining Fixed Wireless Terminals with HSDPA makes it possible for MTN to offer the most cost efficient wireless alternative to ADSL for delivering broadband data services to the residential market.
Because the service can be offered not only in traditional ADSL areas, but everywhere in the mobile network coverage area, HSDPA technology will help bridge the digital divide in developing countries by enabling cost efficient access to productivity tools such as e-mail and Internet.
Read the full story: Ericsson and MTN demonstrate commercial HSDPA as an alternative to ADSL
Good stuff, seeing as MTN is such a big player in Africa I hope this technology spreads accross the continent, and they keep the pricing reasonable.
