HSPA+ idle latency improvements
I've just discovered that newer devices and networks probably don't need my latency hack anymore described in making your 3G cellular mobile Internet 10x faster for free . According to this overview , the following features introduced for Evolved HSPA (or HSPA+) in 3GPP Release 7 could theoretically fix the issues I've uncovered: Continuous packet connectivity : With much of the data traffic being in the form of IP data, continuous connectivity is an increasing requirement. To achieve this the HS-DSCH and E0DCH channels have been reconfigured to enable them to be rapidly able to transmit user data. Enhanced CELL_FACH operation: This enhanced operation is required to assist in maintaining the always-on packet connectivity during periods when there have been little or no activity.