Summary
HSDPA is aimed to provide fixed capabilities to mobile platform. This fast data rate will find its way into a growing number of mobile telecommunications installations and will reflect a seamless way of connectivity between fixed and mobile gear. By 2009 , more and more European users will seek for such a solution based on the hardware given. Going with WiMAX will clearly show a change in the way mobile platforms are providing fast data connection, mainly to the business community.
Analysis
HSDPA, currently serving as a data card for enterprises will soon find its way to the growing demand of fast rate connectivity needers. With about 50 million users projected by the end of the decade - HSDPA will surely be the main technology to serve the business community.
Thanks to its relative simplicity of implementation (S/W upgrade of the existing UMTS radio network infrastructure) , HSDPA protects UMTS investments made by the cellular operators .
HSPDA, that enables high-speed operation to mobile phones and wireless enabled notebooks, will assure completing tasks as web browsing, mobile streaming and content download in a convenient and speedy way like you do in your office or at home.
Broadband wireless technologies such as mobile WiMAX will still find their niches and will co-exist with HSDPA.
