Title: What does GSM mean in a cell phone? | HowStuffWorks
Headings: What does GSM mean in a cell phone?
What does GSM mean in a cell phone?
GSM FAQ
What are GSM devices?
Do GSM phones work in the U.S.?
What year did the GSM become the global system for mobile communication?

Content: GSM is also the basis for Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN), a popular system introduced by Motorola and used by Nextel. The incredible growth of GSM is a big part of why the acronym is now commonly thought of as standing for the Global System for Mobile communications! If you were on a cell phone in Europe, you'd be using the GSM service. Click here to learn about making international calls from a cell phone in the U.S. or see the next page for more interesting links. Originally Published: Dec 19, 2000
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GSM FAQ
What are GSM devices? The Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) is an international standard for mobile telecommunications. If you travel in Europe or any other parts of the world, GSM is the only type of cellular service that is available. Do GSM phones work in the U.S.? GSM operates in Europe and Asia, as well as in the United States in the 1900 MHz (sometimes referred to as 1.9 GHz) band.