HSPA+ is now available on more than 150 networks across about 80 countries. In addition, about 50 of the operators have already upgraded to dual-carrier HSPA+, which delivers peak downlink rates of 42 Mbps. What’s next? Even higher data rates and capacity, a better user experience and eventually HSPA+ Advanced.
A mobile broadband leader
The HSPA family is already the largest mobile broadband technology today. And it will continue to lead, providing ~70% of broadband connections into 2015.
- 1B connections by 2012 and 2B by 2015
- 211 commitments in 89 countries
- ~49 dual-carrier launches
- 182 devices
A better user experience across the cell
As more subscribers discover the power of smartphones and tablets, wireless network operators are seeking cost-effective strategies to provide excellent broadband experience for users whether they are close to the cell or away at the edges. With each evolution, HSPA+ increases capacity. Its most current commercial release—dual-carrier HSPA+—doubles data rates for all users in the cell, even those at the cell edge.
An evolutionary path to more speed & capacity
HSPA+ operators are already providing their subscribers with a superior mobile broadband experience today, thanks in part to its peak downlink speed of 21 Mbps. The move toward Rel. 8, or dual-carrier HSPA+, which provides speeds up to 43 Mbps, is in full swing. Looking beyond Rel. 8, it’s off to the races! HSPA+’s well-developed evolution path enables operators to deliver ever-faster peak data rates, and higher capacity while leveraging their existing investments through cost-effective, incremental, backward-compatible upgrades.
Qualcomm leads the industry in HSPA+ research, standards and chipsets
Qualcomm was first to commercialize HSPA+ Rel. 7 and Rel. 8 chipsets. We are continuing our market leadership with breakthrough technology developments, standards contributions, and demonstrations of state-of-the-art prototypes of future HSPA+ enhancements.
Documents and Blogs
HSPA+ Evolution: Enhanced Mobile Broadband for All
How to Meet Data Demand?
UMTS 900/1800 Benefits
Advancing HSPA+ forward...
HSPA+ is Here! What's Next?
HSPA+ Multicarrier – Double the rates, more the fun
