Ericsson to provide MTS Allstream with HSPA+

TORONTO – MTS Allstream has tapped Ericsson to overlay its existing CDMA mobile network in Manitoba with HSPA+ technology.HSPA+ boosts network capacity and enables data rates of up to 21 Mbps which will MTS Allstream says will “significantly improve” users' mobile broadband experience and increase data speeds across its CDMA network. The technology overlay will also give the company’s customer base improved access speeds as well as act as the foundation for MTS Allstream's future technology plans.Ericsson will supply an end-to-end mobile broadband overlay infrastructure solution (both hardware and software); including radio access network technology, mobile switching solutions, mobile packet...