broadband speeds on the move
3G+ provides faster response times and enhances applications ... a 3MB PowerPoint presentation will typically take just 34 seconds to download using Orange 3G+ compared with 20 minutes via GPRS.'
HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), also known as 3.5G, 3G+, or mobile Broadband, is a natural evolution of the current 3G network and promises much faster data speeds. Similar to existing network technologies, devices seamlessly handover to 3G or 2G where there is no 3G+ coverage.
We have already launched 3G+ to 78% of the UK population and rollout will continue throughtout 2009.
3G+ provides faster response times and enhances applications where bigger file downloads or faster data streaming is required. For example, a 3MB PowerPoint presentation will typically take just 34 seconds to download using Orange 3G+ compared with 20 minutes via GPRS. Customers with 3G+ enabled mobile office cards will notice these benefits as 3G+ is rolled out across the Orange network.
the technical bit
The network launched with a 1.8Mb per second transfer rate, with download speeds of between 700Kb/s and 1.5Mb/s typically experienced. Download speeds have increased to 3.6Mb/s (maximum) in some areas and will increase to 7.2Mb/s (maximum) in key areas in 2009. 3G+ is on an 'evolutionary path' and faster download and upload speeds will gradually be deployed.
3G+ enabled devices
We have a wide range of 3G+ enabled devices and Business Everywhere mobile office cards all found in the phones and devices section, including built-in datacards:
Fujitsu Lifebook E: Laptop with embedded 3G+
unrivalled coverage
We are the only UKnetwork that can offer flexible data bundles. These bundle mean you can connect in all kinds of ways including 3G, GPRS, EDGE, WiFi as well as when roaming. The Business Everywhere Flexible data bundles offer the benefit of one price plan delivering unparalleled value and simplicity.
We've also accelerated our WiFi hotspot rollout now giving customers access to over 10,000 WiFi hotspots in the UK and 40,000 WiFi hotspots worldwide.
