Samsung demonstrates first 3.6Mbps HSDPA cellphone

Step aside Option 'cause Samsung is showing off their 3.6Mbps HSDPA handset at CES. That makes Samsung the first kids on the block with a handset capable of speeds beyond 1.8Mbps. Like Option, Samsung is using the same Qualcomm MSM6280 chipset to achieve these speeds. And like we've said before, don't expect these, or theoritcal 10Mbps HSDPA speeds from Cingular's BroadbandConnect network on day one. Still, it's nice to know that the promise of real HSDPA speed is out there in the not too distant future.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 4th 2006 6:25PM]

note for UK readers:

Orange are already at work on our upcoming HSDPA network and our labs in Bristol have been trialing it since mid 2005.

Expect a rollout towards the end of this year.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 4th 2006 6:31PM]

it would be nice if you could spell "BROADBAND" correctly.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 4th 2006 6:33PM]

shut up alex, they are trying to post news quickly...