Philippine mobile operator launches 3G service

03.05.2006

Globe said its service is at least five times faster that the "basic" 3G service because of HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology that allows for faster data transfer. For Internet browsing, Globe said HSDPA allows surfing speeds up to 25 times faster than dial-up.

Globe said it is among less than 20 mobile operators worldwide to have introduced HDSPA technology. The mobile operator is investing $100 million in the initial phase of its 3G rollout.