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CDMA is a more advanced radio technology than GSM's TDMA. The best evidence is that all 3G technologies make use of CDMA radio principles.

CDMA started as a 2G technology and has evolved into a 3G technology. GSM with GPRS reached 2.5G with EDGE reached 2.75G, but does not reach 3G.

GSM needs replace cell sites to reach 3G (UMTS) or 3.5G (HSPA).

What GSM has going for it is far larger scales of economy. A more cooperative launch across Europe that ensured international roaming between operators enticed other operators to select GSM, since it would work in more places and at lower expense.

Adding to the further downfall of CDMA is the intent of the remaining CDMA service providers to either (a) use the 4G technology, LTE -- Verizon Wireless, KDDI; (b) switch over the UMTS/HSPA -- SKT, KTF, Telstra, Telecom New Zealand; or (c) switch to GSM -- mostly in places that haven't licensed UMTS spectrum -- Reliance, Vivo, Movistar. By the way, Sprint's 4G technology selection is WiMax.]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:31:52 -0400
CDMA is a more advanced radio technology than GSM's TDMA. The best evidence is that all 3G technologies make use of CDMA radio principles.

CDMA started as a 2G technology and has evolved into a 3G technology. GSM with GPRS reached 2.5G with EDGE reached 2.75G, but does not reach 3G.

GSM needs replace cell sites to reach 3G (UMTS) or 3.5G (HSPA).

What GSM has going for it is far larger scales of economy. A more cooperative launch across Europe that ensured international roaming between operators enticed other operators to select GSM, since it would work in more places and at lower expense.

Adding to the further downfall of CDMA is the intent of the remaining CDMA service providers to either (a) use the 4G technology, LTE -- Verizon Wireless, KDDI; (b) switch over the UMTS/HSPA -- SKT, KTF, Telstra, Telecom New Zealand; or (c) switch to GSM -- mostly in places that haven't licensed UMTS spectrum -- Reliance, Vivo, Movistar. By the way, Sprint's 4G technology selection is WiMax.]]>