As of 28 August 2009, 250 HSDPA networks have commercially launched mobile broadband services in 109 countries. 169 HSDPA networks support 3.6 Mbit/s peak downlink data throughput. A growing number are delivering 21 Mbit/s peak data downlink and 28 Mbit/s. Several others will have this capability by end 2009 and the first 42 Mbit/s network came online in Australia in February 2010. Telstra switches on 42 Mbit/s Next G, plans 84 Mbit/s through the implementation of HSPA+ Dual Carrier plus MIMO technology upgrade in 2011.[7] This protocol is a relatively simple upgrade where UMTS is already deployed.[1] First week in May 2010, Second-ranked Indonesian cellular operator Indosat launched the first DC-HSPA+ 42 Mbit/s network, beating Australia's Telstra, Singapore's StarHub and Hong Kong's CSL to stake its claim as the first operator in Asia-Pacific to offer theoretical download speeds of 42 Mbit/s via HSPA+.[8][9]CDMA2000-EVDO networks had the early lead on performance, and Japanese providers were highly successful benchmarks for it. But lately this seems to be changing in favour of HSDPA as an increasing number of providers worldwide are adopting it. In Australia, Telstra announced that its CDMA-EVDO network would be replaced with a HSDPA network (since named NextG), offering high speed internet, mobile television and traditional telephony and video calling. Rogers Wireless deployed HSDPA system 850/1900 in Canada on April 1, 2007. In July 2008, Bell Canada and Telus announced a joint plan to expand their current shared EVDO/CDMA network to include HSDPA.[10] Bell Canada launched their joint network November 4, 2009, while Telus launched November 5, 2009.[11] In January 2010, T-Mobile USA adopted HSDPA.[12]Telstra in Australia announced they had implemented Dual-Cell HSDPA in their live NextG network on 18 January 2010. On 15 February 2010 they announced that the upgrade had been completed to section of their network in capital cities and major regional centers. As of July 2010, two devices were available; a USB device manufactured by Sierra Wireless, the AirCard 312U, and a portable WiFi hot spot device.In October 2010, Vodafone in Portugal announced[13] a commercial offer of 43.2 Mbit/s download and 11.4 Mbit/s upload. The service is currently available in Lisbon.On Nov 18 2010, Bell Canada announced it would begin doubling its network speeds to 42 Mbit/s beginning Nov 23 2010 using HSPA+ Dual Cell technology.[14]On December 3, 2010, E Mobile in Japan announced the availability of 42 Mbit/s service based upon DC-HSDPA.[15]On March 10, 2011, SaskTel announced that Dual-Cell HSPA+ will be available in Saskatoon and Regina by the summer.[16] SaskTel also announced that the first device to take advantage of this new technology will be the Novatel Wireless MC547 Mobile Internet Stick.On August 23, 2011, Telenor Hungary started Dual-Cell HSPA+ service in Budapest and its surroundings.[17]In 2011, Viva Telecom Kuwait started offering Dual-Cell HSPA+ to its customers.[18]In 2011, Personal; a Telecom Argentina / Telecom Italia subsidiary in Paraguay, started offering Dual-Cell HSPA+ to its customers.[19]Also in 2011 two carriers in Finland, Elisa and DNA started offering "4G" backed up by Dual-Cell HSPA+ whereas LTE coverage is merely spotty in nature.[20][21]In February 2012, Personal from Paraguay started offering Dual-Carrier HSPA+ to its customers.[22]In February 2012, Three UK announced the start of its trials of DC-HSDPA. Full rollout will begin in Summer 2012. As of November 2012 50 cities have been chosen for the initial roll out to be completed by the end of 2012 - with Belfast joining in January 2013. They plan to cover 50% of the UK population by the end of 2012.[23]By mid 2012, 3 in Italy had deployed DC-HSDPA 42Mbit/s all over its network.In August 2012, Etisalat Sri Lanka announced the start of its DC-HSPA+ network. First operator in a South Asian country to do so.[24]In August 2012, Cellcom Liberia started Dual-Cell HSPA+ service in Liberia and its surroundings.[25]In August 2012, Gmobile Mongolia announced the start of its DC-HSPA+ network. It is the first operator in Mongolia to do so.[26]In December 2012 Vodafone NZ announced the start of its DC-HSPA network roll-out, ahead of other carriers.[27][28]In October 2013, NOVAFONE Liberia started Dual-Cell HSPA+ service in Liberia and its surroundings.[29]