HSPA+
Enabling Operators to Offer Mobile Broadband More Efficiently
HSPA+, also referred to as High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) Evolved or enhanced HSPA (eHSPA), is the evolutionary step for HSPA/WCDMA networks. Supporting peak data rates of up to 42 Mbps on the downlink and 11 Mbps on the uplink*, HSPA+ doubles data capacity and triples voice capacity, enabling operators to offer mobile broadband more efficiently and at a lower cost.
With networks offering increased speed and capacity, mobile device users can more enjoy the always on/connected experience; faster data downloads and uploads; faster Internet surfing; smoother packet-based video telephony and video sharing; and real-time multimedia gaming, push-to-talk/media, mobile computing, social networking or a variety of all these activities simultaneously (multitasking).
* 42 Mbps achieved by combining 2x2 MIMO and HOM (64QAM) in 5MHz or by using HOM (64QAM) in a 10MHz multicarrier operation.
HSPA+ Solution is Backward Compatible
- Fully integrated Qualcomm's HSPA+-enabled solution features fully integrated next-generation wireless capabilities and advanced applications. Integration of these features onto a range of chipsets, allows manufacturers of data cards, handsets and personal/mobile computing devices to get their devices into the marketplace faster than ever.
- Cost effective HSPA+ solution is backward compatible with prior generations of WCDMA and does not require wireless network operators to obtain/purchase new spectrum for deployment. Thus, operators can leverage their existing network and spectrum resources - preserving investments - to offer next-generation wireless bandwidth and performance.
- Greater functionality Qualcomm's HSPA+ solution enables the mobile broadband experience consumers and professionals demand today and well into tomorrow, including multimedia streaming, video telephony, quick and accurate position location, real-time 3D mobile gaming, corporate network access, faster Web browsing, and multitasking.