HSDPA (High-speed Downlink Packet Access) is based on Third Generation (3G) mobile cellular technology but is an enhancement of 3G, in that it delivers faster broadband data transfer speeds. The technology enables the simultaneous transfer of voice data (phone call) and information. HSDPA offers you wireless broadband connectivity, wherever you can connect to the MTN and Vodacom cellular networks. You do not need to rely on Telkom or Neotel infrastructure - your HSDPA connection is completely mobile, enabling you to access the Internet anywhere in the country where you can get cell phone reception. HSDPA is perfect for students, travellers, mobile business people and home users who do not have a landline or access to ADSL. You can browse the Internet, access your office network, send and receive email, and you can download entertainment applications, for example games and music at superior data transfer speeds. You can also chat online with instant messaging services, such as MSN.
HSDPA offers increased data transfer speeds and capacity of up to 1.8Mbps on the downlink (downloading data to your PC) and up to 384Kbps on the uplink (uploading data from your PC) under optimal conditions. On average you will get speeds of between 400 and 800Kbps
Your HSDPA modem or PC card slots directly into your USB or PCMCIA slot on your computer or laptop. All you need is a computer, cell phone reception, a HSDPA device (USB, PC card or HSDPA router) and your choice of contract (6, 12 or 24 months).
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