Dan

The values are what is supplied to the computer from the modem as part of
the standard. We cant change what the modem produces.

See http://www.3gpp.org/ftp/Specs/html-info/27007.htm section 7.3 command
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-- Stuart Ward M +44 7782325143


On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 5:38 PM, Dan Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On Tue, 2008-09-30 at 16:58 +0100, Stuart Ward wrote:
> >
> >
> >         Because there is no case where a modem supports HSUPA but not
> >         HSDPA, and
> >         thus HSUPA and HSPA are essentially equal.  Since HSPA _is_
> >         HSDPA +
> >         HSUPA, it's pointless to have a separate HSUPA.
> >
> > This signal is sent by the modem to the computer to indicate the
> > capability of the connection. So this is athe result of the
> > negociation of the modem with the network to see what is supported. So
> > even if the modem supports HSUPA the network may not, equally with
> > HSDPA
>
> Right, but wouldn't that just mean the modem would send HSDPA or EDGE
> then?
>
> > It is possible that an operator will offer different network
> > capabilities to subs and it may be that HSUPA is supported but not
> > HSDPA.
>
> Highly doubtful; but I guess it's possible.
>
> > Dose that clarify the situation?
>
> Yes, but the values in question are an enum and not a bitfield.  If you
> think it's really likely that HSUPA would be provided but not HSDPA,
> then I guess it might be approprate to have both HSUPA and HSPA
> separately.
>
> Dan
>
>
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