Canadian Network to Support 43Mbps Download Speeds

Published on: 3rd Aug 2010

Canada's Telus has announced plans to upgrade its mobile broadband network to support speeds of up to 42 Mb/s. The upgrade will rely on HSPA+ Dual Cell technology, which uses multiplexing techniques to combine two wireless data carriers, operating at manufacturer-rated speeds of up to 21 Mb/s each, into a single carrier with manufacturer-rated downlink speeds up to 42 Mb/s.

New HSPA+ Dual Cell compatible devices that will allow customers to take advantage of the new network capabilities are expected to be commercially available during the first quarter of 2011.

"Once again, the entire Telus team is proud to be a leader in the deployment of the most advanced wireless technology to Canadians. With the roll out of this new technology, Telus clients with 'Dual Cell' capable devices will enjoy unprecedented download speeds that will support even faster wireless access to an online world that connects them with their families, social networking with friends, favourite entertainment and the freedom to meet their business needs when our clients are on the move," said Telus President and CEO Darren Entwistle. "Canadians are amongst the most sophisticated users of wireless data in the world, and Telus is committed to meeting their growing needs with the best technology available anywhere."

Telus is one of only a few carriers in the world to announce HSPA+ Dual Cell deployment. Telstra in Australia is the only operator known to have deployed this capability in its network. The deployment of Dual Cell is consistent with Telus' evolution towards LTE technology, as the company maximizes the potential of HSPA+ as an interim step and ensure the most optimal future transition to LTE.

Laboratory testing of the Telus HSPA+ Dual Cell technology was completed in Telus' Canadian laboratories in early July.

By leveraging the investment Telus has already made in its 3G+ network, the company is able to support the deployment of Dual Cell technology with a small investment that is well within Telus' overall capital expenditure guidance for 2010.

 

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