Vodafone to offer faster mobile broadband

By Editorial Team (Wednesday, 29th August 2007)

A range of new 3G handsets are to be introduced by Vodafone to cope with an increase in mobile broadband speeds.

The handsets, all with built in High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), are being produced as Vodafone upgrades its existing network throughout the autumn to support a maximum download speed of 7.2 Mb/sec.

Starting on September 3rd, Vodafone will improve its mobile broadband modems, making them usable in three spectrum bands, including the US. Upload speeds on the new network will be ten times faster than those offered on the original 3G service in 2004, 3g.co.uk reports.

Kyle Whitehill, enterprise business unit director for Vodafone UK, said: "More than ever, the speed of our mobile broadband service is helping people make work, work around them, wherever they are. These devices are fast but they are also future-proofed - they are ready for our new upgraded network and they are ready for the latest PCs or laptops."

Last week, mobile operator 3 launched its new high-speed broadband service, which will also be available to customers from September 3rd.

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