Huge increase HSDPA devices

ADSL South Africa (Broadband South Africa), 9 April 2007

There was a 100% increase in the number of HSDPA-capable devices in the last three months. This is according to the latest “HSDPA Devices” survey undertaken by GSA.
 
‘The survey, published on April 3rd, 2007 and following announcements at the CeBit and CTIA trade shows, confirms that 254 HSDPA-capable devices have been launched, which is double the number reported in a similar GSA survey 3 months ago’ (100% Increase in HSDPA Devices in 3 Months, MyADSL, 5 April 2007).
 
In other words, one can assume that the demand for HSDPA-capable devices is also showing healthy growth.
 
What about growth in the number of suppliers?
 
The number of suppliers is up as well.
 
‘The number of suppliers in the market increased from 39 to 62 in the same period’ (100% Increase in HSDPA Devices in 3 Months, MyADSL, 5 April 2007).
 
In other words, the number of suppliers grew approximately 60% over the last 3 months.
 
What about the range of devices available and the market segments that are addressed by HSDPA?
 
‘The range of devices identified in the survey confirms all market segments are addressed by HSDPA: 104 mobile phones, 54 PC datacards (PCMCIA cards and embedded modules), 43 notebooks, 29 Wireless Routers, 20 USB modems, 3 Personal Media Players with HSDPA-connectivity and 1 camera with HSDPA-connectivity’ (100% Increase in HSDPA Devices in 3 Months, MyADSL, 5 April 2007).
 
In other words, all market segments are addressed by HSDPA.
 
Has HSDPA entered the mainstream?
 
It surely has entered the mainstream.
 
According to GSA President, Alan Hadden: “Positive user experiences of 3G/HSPA, greater choice of user devices, and increasing competitive alternatives from mobile operators for broadband services show HSDPA has entered the mainstream” (100% Increase in HSDPA Devices in 3 Months, MyADSL, 5 April 2007).
 
In other words, positive user experiences, et cetera are evident of the fact that HSDPA has entered the mainstream.
 
ADSL South Africa (Broadband South Africa) welcomes the results of the GSA survey since it clearly shows that more and more broadband users are making use of HSDPA to surf the net.