Nokia Siemens Networks ships EDGE solutions to 260 telecommunication providers in 117 countries, so it can be a good news to many of you, that the new, dual-speed EDGE transfer is accessible with a simple software update. The new solution, supporting two data transfer frequencies, is the manufacturer's first step to "EDGE Evolution". The network update Q3 2008 will increase the theoretical maximum transfer speed to 592 kbps, which is possible if the network is not overloaded. Nokia Siemens Networks emphasized that this is only the first step, as EDGE 2, which is already under development, will provide up to 1.2 megabit download and 473 kilobit upload speed, thus quadrupling EDGE transfer speed. The current version, taking up two frequency bands, does not effectively increase the capacity of EDGE networks and provides a greater bandwidth for less employed areas in a very cost-effective way.
Translated by Szaszati
