Etisalat Sri Lanka first in South Asia to launch Dual Carrier HSPA+
Technology
This new introduction takes Sri Lanka a leap forward in High-Speed
Mobile Broadband Market as Etisalat Sri Lanka is the first service
provider in South Asia to offer this technology and it will be the 63rd
DC-HSPA+ enabled network in the world.
Upgrading the wireless network infrastructure to use DC-HSPA+
technology enables Etisalat to offer speeds 6 times faster than any
mobile broadband connection currently on the market. This latest
introduction follows Etisalat’s deployment of a LTE (Long Term
Evolution) or 4G ready network, last year, which too, was another first
in Sri Lanka.
To experience the speed benefit of the DC (Dual Carrier) upgrade, a
DC-enabled device should be used. To enable this, Etisalat will make
available a range of devices to customers for the 1st time in Sri Lanka.
Chief Executive Officer of
Etisalat Sri Lanka Dumindra
Ratnayake |
This will include dongles for individual use and routers for domestic
and business purposes. Customers will be able to enjoy this speed at a
very special subscription fee. Subsequent to the launch of Etisalat’s
3.75G HSPA+ wireless network in 2011, Sri Lanka’s mobile broadband
subscription rate has steadily grown and in the process, improved mobile
penetration.
To support this rise in coverage, Etisalat took initiatives to
increase accessibility to the technology, by introducing smart-phones to
the market at affordable prices and expanding the Android market in Sri
Lanka. Commenting on the landmark achievement, Chief Executive Officer
of Etisalat Sri Lanka, Dumindra Ratnayake said, “Customers today want
fast and reliable connectivity. They depend on our technology to run
their businesses and manage their interests. Following meticulous
testing and trials, we are proud to commercially launch the country’s
fastest broadband connectivity capable of very fast Internet access,
mobile TV applications, video streaming and video calls.”
Etisalat’s Broadband coverage has been expanding at a rapid pace in
the past year, covering all districts and key cities in Sri Lanka with
continuous network improvements. The operator further supports its
broadband service with innovative Value Added Services (VAS).
Commenting further, Ratnayaka says “Having mobile broadband at
accessible speeds that people can use and at affordable rates, the
cause-effect that can be expected is a boost to the broadband
penetration levels in Sri Lanka.
“We at Etisalat strive to provide services that are fast, safe and
meaningful to our customers and society.” Next evolution of 3G
Technology, Dual Carrier HSPA+, was defined in 3GPP Release 8,
specifying carrier aggregation for increased spectrum efficiency and
load balancing across the carriers. Etisalat DC-HSPA+ has aggregated two
5MHz carriers which enables them to double the current speeds of HSPA+
(3.75G). To experience this, one needs to have a DC-HSPA+ capable
device.
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