Vodafone is preparing to launch mobile broadband connections with an actual speed of 16Mb/sec, following in-field trials of the new High Speed Packet Access (HSPA+) internet. HSPA+ is part of the 3G family which supports mobile and laptop internet browsing.
After Virgin Media’s announcement of 50Mb/sec home broadband it is now time for mobile broadband to start pushing the boundaries.
Vodafone predict that the HSPA+ service will offer typical download speeds of around 13Mb/sec in good reception areas with the service dropping to around 4Mb/sec in less receptive areas.
Despite the low speed in less receptive areas the HSPA+ service is still a vast improvement on Vodafone’s current offering which is advertised at speeds of up to 7.2Mb/sec in the best possible reception areas.
Not usually known for its flying speeds, mobile broadband is set to take off
A recent report by Ofcom suggests that UK consumers number one gripe with broadband is not receiving the packages advertised speed on their laptop or PC. The report mentioned that speed and price seem to be at the top of everyone’s wish list when selecting a broadband package.
This is sure to provoke competitor action in a constantly changing broadband environment where consumers want faster speeds and more reliability… Watch this space!
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