Nortel, Qualcomm claim speed record

Iria · Mar 31, 2006, 10:43 PM

Telecommunications equipment maker Nortel Networks and wireless chip manufacturer Qualcomm announced Friday that they have set a new download speed record using so-called 3.5G wireless technology.

The companies say they have achieved downloads of 7.2mbps (megabits per second) based on the UMTS-HSDPA (Universal Mobile Telephone System - High Speed Downlink Packet Access) standard. The companies will show off the high-speed capability during a demonstration at the CTIA Wireless 2006 trade show in Las Vegas next week.

The companies achieved the ultra-fast HSDPA data calls using test terminals based on Qualcomm's Mobile Station Modem, MSM6280, and HSDPA network equipment from Nortel.
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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Nortel, Qualcomm claim speed record Telecommunications equipment maker Nortel Networks and wireless chip manufacturer Qualcomm announced Friday that they have set a new download speed record using so-called 3.5G wireless technology. The companies say they have achieved downloads of 7.2mbps (megabits per second) based on the UMTS-HSDPA (Universal Mobile Telephone System - High Speed Downlink Packet Access) standard. The companies will show off the high-speed capability during a demonstration at the CTIA Wireless 2006 trade show in Las Vegas next week. The companies achieved the ultra-fast HSDPA data calls using test terminals based on Qualcomm's Mobile Station Modem, MSM6280, and HSDPA network equipment from Nortel. ___________ Read More / Source: News.com