Vendors launch sticker chart to boost 3G take-up The GSM Association, trade body to the network operators, has teamed up with 16 companies to launch a new logo which can be affixed to any kit offering 3G connectivity. Mobile Broadband service mark The new service mark is titled "Mobile Broadband", and will be promoted with a $1bn advertising budget put together by the 16 …
Broadband*:
-> Always connects
-> Always at least 512kbps download, 128k upload
-> Always low latency, typically < 50ms
-> session preserved if momentary loss of connection
3G FraudBand:
<- May not connect: Cell sector easily filled up
<- Can be GPRS (50k), EDGE (240k) or 3G (350k), the "up to " 7.2Mbps HSDPA can easily be 150k down and often no more than 70k up.
<- Mid to high latency: 120ms to 1000ms
<- Usually Dialup type connection, loss of signal means loss of session.
*Real Broadband is not just DSL/Cable/Fibre but is on Wireless too.
The FCC and OECD don't count 3G/HSDPA as Broadband.
This should be outlawed and called "Mobile Internet" or "Mobile Midband"
3G/HSDPA/HSUPA will never be broadband.
One key issue is that the majority of the phones from the largest phone manufacturer doesn't support the US 3G bands. Nokia has only a few models that support the US 3G spectrum but most of them do not. They don't even have a tri or quad-band 3G phones available. Australia uses some of the same bands as the US, their phone options are slim as well.
If they want people to use it, then the devices need to be available.
Broadband*:
-> Always connects
Yup. No probs there
-> Always at least 512kbps download, 128k upload.
Yup. Many multiples of this in fact. I average around 2Mbps down/1Mbps up wherever I am. Bursts of around 6Mbps are common.
-> Always low latency, typiGcally < 50ms
Not quite always but latency in the realm of 80ms is common
-> session preserved if momentary loss of connection
Yup. No worries at all there - the entire system is designed around this premise.
All of this is on the NextG HSPA network down here in Oz. Been commercial for nearly 2 years now and covers 99% of the population. Dont knw why you have problems but it isn't inherent in the technology.
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