What US GSM phone?

The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) 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.

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Does the US use CDMA or GSM?

Of the two, GSM is more widely used around the globe, with availability in more than 200 countries. While CDMA is used widely in the U.S. , it is less common elsewhere — most estimates pin the portion of global wireless networks using CDMA at less than 20 percent. The Verizon network is a CDMA wireless network.

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Is SBC and AT&T the same company?

SBC Communications Inc. and AT&T embark upon a historic industry merger , marking the beginning of a new era of capability, innovation and convenience in global communications and entertainment services. In October, SBC announces that the combined company will be called AT&T, Inc.

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Who took over SBC?

One of the new companies formed by the breakup of AT&T was Southwestern Bell Corporation . This company grew continuously over the years until it acquired AT&T in 2005. After this acquisition, SBC took on AT&T’s name and branding, and this is the company known as AT&T today.

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