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GSM or CDMA - lets find the best for you

Talking to someone on a wireless device was a dream that transformed into thoughts and now it is showcasing its reality picture. Mobile has certainly synchronized itself with roti, kapra and maakan. In just a decade time or so, mobile phones have become indispensable for modern world. But how many of us really think as which technology best satisfies our needs - GSM or CDMA.

GSM:
Global system for mobile communications is the most popular standard for mobile phones in the world. This technology is based on subscriber identity module (SIM) , commonly known as the SIM card. The SIM is a detachable smart card containing user's subscription and phone book.

CDMA:
Code division multiple access (CDMA), is a wireless in local loop or WLL based mobile networking technology. This technology doesn't feature any SIM card. The main advantage of this is they work better inside buildings. This technology provides superior voice and data capabilities. CDMA internet speeds are up to 144Kbps.

Which is the BEST?
It is a debate that has raged ever since cell phones proliferated. Both the services are available in INDIA at a very competitive rates, and both have their own advantages. You have GSM players like Airtel, Hutch, Idea, BSNL on one hand whereas Reliance and Tata Indicom are major CDMA players. CDMA offers slightly faster data downloads. However we can have GSM and CDMA together. This is done in recently launched D88 by spice mobiles.