Ericsson, 3 Scandinavia in first 21Mbps mobile broadband in Europe

Ericsson and 3 Scandinavia have signed a contract to upgrade the operator's HSPA network to 21 Mbps downlink speeds, raising mobile broadband speeds in Scandinavia to a new level by dramatically improving quality and capacity.
The upgrade will give 3's customers improved access to mobile broadband services, including Internet and downloading of music and video.
"We were the first to launch Turbo 3G in the Nordic region and now we are the first operators in the world to offer a speed of 21Mbps. Ericsson's leading technology will help us boost competitiveness and reach our goal of bringing high-quality communications to our customers," said Peder Ramel, CEO of 3 Scandinavia.
Ericsson will provide the enhanced speed in selected parts of the network in Sweden and Denmark. Both companies will continue to extend network coverage and upgrade to higher mobile broadband speeds throughout 2009. The commercial launch is planned for the first half of 2009.