GSM
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What is GSM?
GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) is a standard developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to describe the protocols for second-generation (2G) digital cellular networks used by mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets. It is widely used for mobile voice and data services.
What other technologies are related to GSM?
GSM Competitor Technologies
UMTS
UMTS (3G) competed with later versions of GSM by offering higher data speeds.
LTE
LTE (4G) is a successor to GSM and UMTS, providing significantly faster data rates.
WCDMA
WCDMA is the air interface used by UMTS (3G) networks, competing with GSM evolutions.
CDMA
CDMA is a different radio access technology that was a competitor to GSM, particularly in North America.
EVDO
EVDO is a 3G mobile telecommunications standard used by CDMA networks, and a competitor to GSM-based technologies.
5G
5G is the fifth generation of mobile networks, designed as a successor to 4G LTE, and is a competitor to older GSM networks.
5G mmWave
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5G mmWave is a specific implementation of 5G technology, still competitive to GSM.
CDMA2000
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CDMA2000 is a 3G mobile technology that competed with GSM-based technologies like UMTS.
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GSM Complementary Technologies
GPRS
GPRS is an evolution of GSM, adding packet data capabilities. It enhances GSM.
HSPA
HSPA is an evolution of UMTS (based on GSM), providing improved data rates. It enhances GSM via UMTS.
VoLTE
VoLTE (Voice over LTE) relies on LTE (a GSM successor) to provide voice services. It enhances networks that succeeded GSM.
Which job functions commonly mention GSM?
Embedded Engineer
0.6% of all Embedded Engineer jobs mention GSM
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Firmware Engineer
0.5% of all Firmware Engineer jobs mention GSM
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Test Engineer
0.3% of all Test Engineer jobs mention GSM
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Engineer
4401 Engineer jobs mention GSM
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Engineering & R&D
4428 Engineering & R&D jobs mention GSM
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