LITERATURE REVIEW
JOURNAL 3
GSM (Global System For Mobile Communication)
GSM is the most popular cell phone standard, and is used internationally, so you've probably heard about it in the context of GSM phones and GSM networks, especially when compared to CDMA.
GSM originally stood for Groupe Spécial Mobile but now means Global System for Mobile communications.
According to the GSM Association (GSMA), which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, it's approximated that 80% of the world uses GSM technology when placing wireless calls.
Here's a quick breakdown of just a few mobile carriers and which use GSM or CDMA:
GSM:
- T-Mobile
- AT&T
- Indigo Wireless
- Pine Cellular
- TerreStar
CDMA:
- Sprint
- Verizon Wireless
- Virgin Mobile
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