Ericsson and Elisa First in Nordic Region to Launch HSPA on the Uplink

Ericsson and Finnish operator Elisa have successfully launched HSPA on the uplink in Elisa's 3G network. HSPA on the uplink (also known as HSUPA) allows data transfer speeds of 1.4 Mbps, more than three times the speed of traditional 3G networks.

Panu Lehti, Executive Vice President at Elisa, says: "We will further speed up mobilization of internet services and applications for our customers e.g. with HSPA on the uplink."

Janne Laitala, President, Ericsson Finland, says: "HSPA on the uplink is an important milestone in the evolution of HSPA and we are happy to take this step with Elisa. With the take-off of online communities and video-sharing services, greater uplink speed will add a new, mobile dimension to such activities."

Posted to the site on 30th August 2007