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Explaining GSM and CDMA Mobile Phone Networks
Finding Out About 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 isGlobal System for Mobile Communications,better known as GSM.These technologies are used by the various cellular carriers to provide service tothe consumer. Each network is distinct, but as time goes by they are changing andacquiring characteristics that make them, in many cases, indistinguishable.Proponents of either architecture claim that theirs is superior, but it is importantto understand and compare both technologies.GSM is the older technology, insofar as it has been around since 1987.QUALCOMMin the United States developed CDMA which has become the more dominant andwidely used network in North America. Both GSM and CDMA networks continue to make inroads into each other's territories.It should be noted that GSM still retains the lion's share of the worldwide marketand its very strong presence in Europe has catapulted it to 73 percent globally.There are plenty of things which you should consider when comparing the twonetworks. Firstly, of course, you need to check service and coverage in the areathat you will be using your phone. As mentioned above, GSM is far more popular inEurope when compared to CDMA but in most cases, the coverage areas seem to besomewhat equal.
 
 
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Of recent times, cell phones are also expected to act as streaming video devices,e-mail devices and podcast receivers, so the importance of data transfer speed ison the increase. Both technologies boast third-generation capabilities or "3G" as it is more commonly known.There is a lot of cutting edge activity here, with GSM and CDMA networks vyingfor position. Each bit of technology claims stellar downstream transfer rates but you need specially enabled phones which are compatible with the same.For a while, GSM retained the edge with their subscriber identity module card alsoknown as SIM, which can be activated, interchanged, swapped and upgradedwithout carrier intervention. Now, however, CDMA has an R-UIM card, slated forthe United States market, but until then CDMA phones in the United States arecarrier specific and may not be enabled through a card.As far as roaming is concerned, concentration of coverage is quite well established,although GSM seems to have a bit of an edge and CDMA roaming charges are asomewhat higher especially in rural areas.GSM carriers offer an advantage when it comes to international roaming. Forinstance, you can continue using your GSM cell phone away from home if it is quad-band enabled and you can also buy a special SIM card which will allow you to callwithout incurring any extra international roaming charges.Ever though the customers of GSM carriers are outnumbered by those who usethe CDMA network by roughly four to one, the entry of the CDMA SIM-cardequivalent along with the improvement of roaming contracts between different
 
 
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networks means that the difference between CDMA and GSM networks will bepart of history.In the United States itself, major carriers seem to be quite evenly split betweenthe CDMA and GSM networks. The good news for the consumer is that as theCDMA evolution gathers speed, we can expect more choices, more flexibility, morecool features and more freedom.Earth-Phone.com offers wireless, cellular, and mobile phone sales and services. Weare a Global Verge reseller offing the international call plans and the global mobilephones from Buzzirk Mobile.We distribute a variety of cell phone services tomobile phone users in over 40 countries with no roaming charges and no call limits.For more details visit - http://www.Earth-Phone.com 
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