StarHub has recently concluded a trial seeking to develop mobile broadband download speeds hitting up to 42.2 megabits per second. The test has been successful. The hence acquired downloading speed comes out to be double the current speed.

Working with its technology partner Huawei, StarHub has managed to upgrade its HSPA+ network.

The company said that the upgradation will be expanded gradually to boost total efficiency of the network.

With the recent achievement, StarHub has become the first mobile operator in Southeast Asia to have installed the Dual Carrier technology on its HSPA+ network. The Dual Carrier technology basically operates on the principle of joining two carrier channels.

The company is however, seeking the least requirement of upgrading the hardware.

Huawei Singapore Managing Director He Rong said that the increased speed will enhance the ease of the users and will boost communication.

StarHub has already initiated the technical experiments for the next generation mobile broadband set.

"The deployment of 42.2Mbps HSPA+ Dual Carrier technology is a straightforward upgrade of our current HSPA+ network that will double our current downlink peak rate", said Peter Cook, StarHub's Vice President.