MTN offers 14.4 Mbps HSPA
MTN said its network underwent extensive upgrades in 2009, and this high-speed broadband service is now available countrywide. As the backhaul transmission becomes available, MTN will upgrade additional sites in the run up to the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.
MTN subscribers have been enjoying speeds of up to 7.2Mbps download and 1.8Mbps upload thus far, and this has been extended to include the 14.4Mbps download and the 5.76Mbps upload speeds. MTN said it will not be charging a premium for the higher access speeds, therein enabling its subscribers to enjoy the improved performance of the network at the same price.
MTN added that its subscribers will soon get access to speeds of up to 21Mbps as the MTN network is upgraded for enhanced HSPA+ services; this will be rolled out strategically countrywide.
MTN customers using the MTN F@stlink E230 modem can already benefit from these improved speeds. The MTN F@stlink E1820 USB modem, which supports HSPA+ up to 28.8Mbps downlink and 5.76Mbps uplink, will be available for sale in March 2010.
MTN however warned that achieving these speeds is dependent on various conditions such as transmission, access device capability and the number of subscribers using the site at that particular time of day.
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