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What’s the hype behind GSM?
Why Choose GSM? GSM is one of the most popular communications network in the cellular industry. Its birth in the mid-80s in Europe was backed by the intention of having a common standard for cellular communication within the continent. Upon its introduction in Finland in the early 90s, the popularity of the standard saw a meteoric rise as countries all over the world adopted it. Now, over three billion users select GSM for their needs. When you are considering cellular service, you should select GSM for your network as this is by far the most popular category. You need to be aware that not all service carriers in the United States operate through the GSM network.In case you are the travelling type, GSM is probably a better option as it is a more common worldwide standard and so you may be ... -
Getting To Know GSM and CDMA Networks
In the wireless cellular phones arena, there are two large and competing networks. One of the competitors is Code Division Multiple Access or CDMA and the other is Global System for Mobile Communications, better known as GSM. These technologies are used by the various cellular carriers to provide service to the consumer. Each network is distinct, but as time goes by they are changing and acquiring characteristics that make them, in many cases, indistinguishable. Proponents of either architecture claim that theirs is superior, but it is important to understand and compare both technologies. GSM is the older technology, insofar as it has been around since 1987. QUALCOMM in the United States developed CDMA which has become the more dominant and widely used network in North America. Both GSM a...



