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Description Mobile Broadband is a type of wireless Internet access that differs from Wi-Fi . Mobile Broadband is the name used to describe the 3G services which are made possible by HSDPA and HSUPA , the latest technologies on the W-CDMA evolutionary path. HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) enables mobile users to download data at speeds of up to 3.4 Mbit/s. HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) enables mobile users to upload data at speeds of up to 1.76 Mbit/s. Uses This means that mobile operators can now provide mobile broadband services that have the ability to provide an Office Broadband experience remotely and on the move. So, rather than spending time looking for hotspots, Mobile Broadband enables users to connect and look for, receive, create and communicate information from almost anywhere, making Mobile Enterprise business solutions possible. Technology All major mobile operators have or are upgrading their network infrastructures to provide Mobile Broadband. In almost all instances HSDPA is being rolled-out ahead of HSUPA . Development On 11 December 2002, the IEEE Standards Board approved the establishment of IEEE 802.20, the Mobile Broadband Wireless Access (MBWA) Working Group. The mission of IEEE 802.20 is to develop the specification for an efficient packet based air interface that is optimized for the transport of IP based services. The goal is to enable worldwide deployment of affordable, ubiquitous, always-on and interoperable multi-vendor mobile broadband wireless access networks that meet the needs of business and residential end user markets. In Europe Vodafone has taken the lead in marketing Mobile Broadband services (under the name 3G Broadband). Vodafone has initially focused on marketing the service to laptop users, who have a choice of methods to enable their PCs to use the Mobile Broadband service. Mobile Broadband data devices The options users have include: mobile data cards, USB modems, Phones with data modems and laptops with the ability to use Mobile Broadband built-into them (Built-In 3G Broadband laptops). Built-In , Lenovo (previously IBM ), HP , Fujitsu , Toshiba and Acer . The Mobile Broadband Group The role of the Mobile Broadband Group, whose members are the five network operators in the UK – O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone and 3 and the largest 'virtual' network, Virgin Mobile– is to work with consumers, Government, and Regulators to bring about an optimal regulatory environment across a range of issues. The activities of the Mobile Broadband Group fall broadly into three areas: - Policy development on new legislation and regulation. - Self-regulation. - A point of contact for other stakeholders. ALSO SEE LINKS |
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