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Segunda-Feira, 27 de Julho de 2015

Vodafone Portugal is the first European operator to achieve speeds of 600 Mbps on its mobile network

Vodafone Portugal is the first European operator to reach speeds of 600 Mbps on its mobile network, using the new functions offered by the evolution of 4G+ (LTE-Advanced) mobile internet technology.

This technological innovation will provide improved user experience, making it possible, for example, to open a web page instantly and download a 1GB video in Ultra HD/4K in about 15 seconds.

 The 600Mbps speed was achieved using the bandwidth of three aggregated 60MHz frequency bands with the new 256QAM modulation which, in good radio conditions, enables an increase of up to 30% in the current downlink speed.

 The tests were performed in a laboratory environment in partnership with Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. With this development, Vodafone Portugal, which in November 2014 was also the first to conduct tests at 450Mbps, is taking a further step on the way to 5G – the mobile network of the future.

 This is another milestone in the history of innovation by Vodafone Portugal which reinforces its commitment to changing people’s lives, enhancing investment in its next generation mobile network and bringing the most advanced technology to its customers.

 About Ericsson

Ericsson is the driving force behind the Networked Society – a world leader in communication technologies and services. Our services, software and infrastructure – especially in mobility, broadband and the cloud – are enabling the telecom industry and other sectors to do better business, increase efficiency, improve the user experience and capture new opportunities. With over 115,000 professionals and customers in 180 countries, we combine global scale with technology and services leadership. We support networks that connect more than 2.5 billion users. 40% of the world’s mobile traffic is carried over Ericsson networks. Our investments in research and development ensure that our solutions – and our customers – stay in front.

 About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), a global leader in next generation mobile technologies for engineering, research and development. Qualcomm is leading the development of digital communications, connecting people everywhere in the world to technology and entertainment. Further information available on Qualcomm’s website and on its blog, Twitter and Facebook.