Extension to 3G technology promises download speeds up to 1.4Mbit/s
IT Week, 20 Jun 2006
Vodafone has announced its HSDPA wireless broadband service will be available in the UK from Thursday 22 June for laptop users with a 3G data card.
HSDPA, an extension of the current 3G technology, allows peak download speeds of around 1.4Mbit/s and upload speeds of up to 384kbit/s, according to Vodafone.
The service will be available initially only in five areas: Glasgow, Sheffield, Greater Manchester, Tyneside and London within the M25. A full rollout covering Vodafone's entire 3G network is set for completion by summer 2007, the company said.
From Thursday, laptop users will be able to access the high-speed service with a Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G broadband data card. Data tariffs start at £25 per month for 250MB of data, or unlimited access for £45 per month, subject to fair use policy.
The data cards cost £99 with the 250MB price plan and £49 on the unlimited price plan.
Laptops are also available from Dell, Acer and Lenovo with integrated data cards to make use of Vodafone's HSDPA service.
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