SingTel Launches HSDPA Upgrade

Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) says that it has commercially launched its HSDPA upgrade. A commercial trial involving more than 400 customers was announced last November, making the telco the first in Singapore to introduce such a service.

The "BroadBand on Mobile" service, as it is being branded - will initially be available in the Orchard Road and CBD areas, promising download speeds of up to 3.6Mbps, a significant step up from 3G's maximum speed of 384kbps.

"BroadBand on Mobile opens up a whole world of possibilities in the realm of information and entertainment on-the-go," said Ms Vicki Brady, SingTel's Vice President of Consumer Marketing. "We are delighted to be able to offer our customers yet another service that perfectly complements their increasingly mobile business and lifestyle needs."

Coverage will be extended to the North Zone by June, and the rest of the island by December this year. SingTel is also the operator providing free wireless Internet (WiFi) access in the North Zone for IDA's Wireless@SG initiative.

An array of special introductory offers and freebies is due to be announced over the weekend. "

Posted to the site on 25th May 2007