Motorola Tests HSDPA with Major European Operators
2.9Mbps recorded at cell edge - unlocking the vast potential of the wireless data market
Motorola released initial data from HSDPA trials with five major European operators. Speeds of 2.9Mbps have been recorded at the edge of an outdoor UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) cell using a single HSDPA device. The trial system matches the capabilities of the commercial HSDPA infrastructure set for launch in the second half of 2005. The trial results are expected to give operators confidence when planning for true high-speed services.
The trials are designed to produce results to enhance the ability of mobile operators and service providers to build optimal performance
Motorola set up a menu of test options for the participating operators to choose from to allow them to create independent test environments. In this way the trials are tailored to mimic the individual operating conditions of each network, with different access options to measure performance, compatibility and interoperability.
During the trials, services ranging from e-mail, video streaming, music downloads and web browsing are being tested for speed, capacity and data quality from normal to high-traffic conditions. Motorola will be especially looking for areas where performance can be enhanced further.
HSDPA data transmission speeds to the end user will be similar to today's fixed broadband services and should enable operators to both realise greater margins from existing offerings while launching new data rich products at competitive prices. It also promises to smooth the transition of services like video streaming and music downloads from 'high potential' to commercially viable.
Source: press release
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