[LINK] HSPA 42mbps evo

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Ericsson demonstrates world-first end-to-end HSPA Evolution technology for
speeds of up to 42 Mbps

 <http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/industries/telecom/article/ericsson-
demonstrates-worldfirst-endtoend-hspa-evolution-technology-speeds-
42_535898_13.html>  Mar 27, 2008


Ericsson (NASDAQ: +2.39%) will conduct the world's first demonstration of 
end-to-end HSPA Evolution technology with speeds of up to 42 Mbps at CTIA 
Wireless 2008, which is being held in Las Vegas from April 1 to 3.

Speeds of up to 42 Mbps represent the next phase in HSPA Evolution. 

These speeds are achieved by combining new higher order modulation 
technology (64QAM), together with 2x2 Multiple Input Multiple Output 
(MIMO) antenna technology. The first step of the HSPA evolution will be 
introduced during 2008.

The improved speed will assist operators in leveraging existing network 
infrastructure to meet growing consumer appetite for advanced multimedia 
services.

Ericsson's WCDMA/HSPA Radio Access Network solutions offer an evolutionary 
path for HSPA Evolution. For example, the RBS 3000 family of Ericsson base 
stations has support for both HSPA Evolution and LTE. Ericsson's recently 
launched next-generation radio base station family, the RBS 6000 series, 
offers a enhanced multi-standard solution that supports GSM/EDGE, 
WCDMA/HSPA Evolution and LTE, all in a single package.

Ulf Ewaldsson, Vice President and Head of Product Area Radio at Ericsson, 
says: "Achieving speeds of up to 42 Mbps is a major industry milestone. It 
further strengthens the position of HSPA as the major mobile broadband 
technology as we go forward. Consumers will enjoy an even richer 
communications experience thanks to higher speeds, while operators will be 
able to reduce network operating costs via increased throughput enabled by 
HSPA Evolution."

HSPA Evolution is a proven step in the WCDMA/HSPA evolutionary path.

Today, HSPA has been commercially launched in 80 countries on all 
continents and in 185 networks. Ninety of these networks have been 
delivered by Ericsson and these operators are able to migrate smoothly 
toward HSPA Evolution.

The demonstration will be held at Las Vegas Convention Center, Central 
Hall, Booth 2024, from April 1 to 3.

Notes to editors: Ericsson launches groundbreaking multi-standard radio 
base stations (RBS 6000) www.ericsson.com/ericsson/press/releases/20080211-
1190063.shtml HSPA, LTE and beyond 
www.ericsson.com/ericsson/press/facts_figures/doc/hspa_lte.pdf Technical 
overview and performance of HSPA and mobile Wimax - White paper 
www.ericsson.com/technology/whitepapers/hspa_and_mobile_wimax.pdf


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