Vodafone KK trial successful; European trials planned
NEC has said that its HSDPA technolog is ready for delivery to network operators after a successful network trial with Vodafone KK in Japan..
NEC said that during the trial, Node-Bs and radio network controllers (RNC) based on NEC’s HSDPA achieved a “high level of performance and functionality, including high-speed internet access among HSDPA-based 3G mobile terminals, consecutive data transmission and handover in a HSDPA service environment and flexible and variable change in transmission speed”.
“The success of this trial highlights NEC’s confidence in the performance of its commercial HSDPA system. Delivery of our HSDPA to commercial networks worldwide will begin this autumn. We also intend to carry out operation trials in Europe and Asia through the cooperation of local mobile operators to ensure its successful spread.” said Ryuichi Takanohashi, General Manager of Mobile Solutions Operations Unit.