eMobile first to introduce 7.3Mbps DL speeds

eMobile announced that they would upgrade their HSDPA network’s download speeds from 3.6Mbps to 7.2Mbps starting December 12th. They are first in Japan to do so, however the upload speeds remain unchanged at 384Kbps. In order to enjoy the new speeds, eMobile’s customers will need to buy the USB-based PC card D02HW by Huawei. According to eMobile’s management, currently the company’s user base accounts for 160,000 subscribers. Besides providing mobile broadband access directly and through MVNOs, eMobile also eye IP-based voice services to compete directly with cell phone operators. Last month, eMobile announced a partnership with Silicon Valley-based VoIP startup JaJah to pre-install its client onto the EM・ONEα smartphone. With JaJah onboard, eMobile promises domestic and international calling rates not only cheaper than those offered by carriers but even by Skype.
Source: eMobile