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Will UMTS have better sound quality than GSM

Justi2202

Nov 7, 2004, 11:36 PM
I just want to know if UMTS will have better sound quality than gsm or is UMTS only for data transfer? In my opinion, CDMA is the clearest for voice calls but i also like GSM.
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esteinmaier

Nov 8, 2004, 12:05 PM
UTMS is layered on top of GSM for Data Only. GSM and CDMA have comparable sound quality, with GSM taking the lead in some cases, but CDMA is more efficient on spectrum.
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CainMarko

Nov 8, 2004, 12:13 PM
that's only the current usage. UMTS will also be used for voice. especially when HSDPA is implemented.
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Justi2202

Nov 8, 2004, 10:56 PM
when will hspda be released for cingular then. because i have seen on this forum that it is going to be released in early 2005. will hspda follow shortly after?
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CainMarko

Nov 9, 2004, 8:51 AM
As I understand it, HSDPA will be released shortly after UMTS. nation wide launch within a year of UMTS.
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