Dell and Ericcson have announced that they will be teaming up to bring HSPA connectivity to the laptop world. Laptops made by Dell will begin appearing on the market in the 2nd quarter of 2008 with tri-band modules made by Ericcson that can access many of the mobile HSPA networks throughout the world. HSPA, or High Speed Packet Access, is a global term that encompasses improvements in UMTS protocols.
There is a growing feeling that the traditional separation between internet providers and mobile network providers will continue to blur. This announcement further pushes the point that in the coming years, we will access the internet from a variety of devices, through a variety of portals. Indeed, the ability to access media-rich internet through a robust connection from virtually anywhere will increasingly drive adoption.
The future looks very promising for Social Mobile sites such as Next2Friends that are positioned right at the intersection of Mobile Technology and Social Networking. Not only will more robust networks mean enhanced video streams from services such as Next2Friends Live, but greater connectivity could revolutionize the way we work, play, and socialize.
By 2011, it is estimated that 200 million laptops will ship and Ericsson hopes that half of those will feature HSPA connectivity.
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