roundup As telecoms operators struggle to bolster the subscriber base of their multimillion dollar 3G (Third-Generation) mobile networks, industry talk is already rife around the technology's successor--HSDPA, or high speed downlink packet access.

To the average man on the street, HSDPA may seem a little premature, especially when the masses are still not sold to the idea of video-calling and watching TV on a 3G phone.

But given the incremental cost incurred by telcos as they give their 3G networks a speed boost with HSDPA, industry experts are confident that HSDPA might just open the floodgates for potentially richer applications that can spur user adoption.

Alongside 3G upgrades, there have also been chatters of WiMax and how it could either complement, or compete with 3G. The jury is still out, as equipment touting mobile WiMax support has yet to surface in the market. Think Net telephony over ubiquitous WiMax networks, and it is easy to see why it can get 3G operators jittery.

Mobile operators push 3G wireless
A new program called "3G for all" could help bring third-generation mobile services to people in developing countries.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Maxis to unveil 'Super 3G' by year-end
Malaysian telco Maxis has fully integrated HSDPA (high speed download packet access) into its 3G cellular network.
Friday, April 7, 2006

WiMax to break US$1B mark by 2009
Revenues from WiMax equipment are set for impressive growth, analysts report, but will continue to lag behind those from wireless LANs.
Friday, March 10, 2006

Flat-rate tariffs will spur HSDPA services
Pricing strategies will determine the uptake of high-speed downlink packet access (HDPA) services, says analyst firm.
Wednesday, March 8, 2006

Why WiMax when there's 3G?
Proponents of high-speed mobile services are split into two camps: one group supports WiMax and Wi-Fi, while the other stands by 3G and HSDPA.
Thursday, February 16, 2006

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