Bell to Launch HSPA+ Network in November

By AIC Staff on October 5th, 2009 3

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Bell will be launching their HSPA+ network in November. The new network is announced well ahead of schedule and is part of a collaboration with Telus. The new Bell network will have speeds up of to 21Mbps, rivaling current HSPA+ provider Rogers Wireless.

On the launch of the network in November, Bell will cover 93% of the Canadian population, with service being delivered to approximately 20,000 cities and towns.

Bell’s new HSPA+ network will be overlaid on top of Bell’s existing 1XRTT/EV-DO network and since the network is said to cover 93% of the Canadian population on launch, the network puts Bell ahead of Rogers in the HSPA+ game. Rogers just last month announced the release of their HSPA+ network, but only to five cities across Canada.

The network also introduces Canadians to new competition, as Rogers Wireless (and Fido) are currently the only providers of GSM/HSPA+ in Canada. New competition could deliver decreased prices and better price plans for consumers.

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