Fast downloading
High-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA, also called
3.5G, indicated by
) is a network service in UMTS
networks and provides high-speed data downloads. When
HSDPA support in the device is activated and the device is
connected to a UMTS network that supports HSDPA,
downloading data such as messages, e-mail, and browser
pages through the cellular network may be faster. An
active HSDPA connection is indicated by . The icon may
vary between regions.
To activate or deactivate HSDPA, select
Menu
>
Tools
>
Settings
>
Connection
>
Packet data
>
High speed
packet access
. Some cellular networks do not allow
incoming voice calls when HSDPA is active, in which case
you need to deactivate HSDPA to receive calls. Contact your
network operator for details.
For availability and subscription to data connection
services, contact your service provider.
HSDPA only affects the download speed; sending data to
the network, such as messages and e-mail, is not affected.