We’ve had a few more tipsters share their knowledge on the upcoming NextG speed bump, along with firmer details on what you can expect from the update. One point is downgraded – uplink at 1.9Mbit, not 3Mbit. Still superior to wired uplink speeds.
- 7.2Mbit down, but we’re now hearing 1.9Mbit up.
- A Sierra wireless USB card will be the first HSUPA device to launch.
- 70% of current units, based on 6820 chipset, will be firmware upgradeable.
- New pricing to coincide with the release (that’s a price drop).
- Possibly as early as next week.
Thanks to those who’ve helped firm this up. With multiple sources now, we’re pretty confident this is only a matter of whether it is set for next week or the week after?
Kevin Nugent
Monday, September 17, 2007 at 8:00 PMAnd I’ll bet it’s only for Sydney and Melbourne. Who wants to take a bet?? :)
Mick
Monday, September 17, 2007 at 9:29 PMWonder what will happen to the early adopters (ahem.. suckers like me for instance) who shelled out $300 for the usb 3g card ? Will we need a new $300 adapter? Sadly, my guess is yes.
kelix
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 7:17 AMGuys,
Its a national network so it gets upgraded NATIONALLY, unlike other networks with pockets of 3G the whole Next G network is HSDPA enabled.
And as for Devices.. 70% are firmware upgradeable. ask the manufacturer!