Is GSM and LTE the same?

LTE is superior to UMTS and GSM in two ways; first, it is the fourth generation technology capable of enabling peak downlink data rates of up to 3 Gbps with LTE Advanced Pro; second, it is a technology that applies to all key cellular networks in the world including GSM, UMTS, IS-95 and CDMA2000.13 Eyl 2019

In summary, neither GSM nor CDMA is technically better . They ultimately provide the same service, and the quality of a network depends on the carrier, not the cellular standard used. Second, GSM phones can be unlocked and switch carriers, whereas CDMA phones are locked to a carrier.15 Oca 2022

LTE, meaning Long Term Evolution , is the variety Verizon has been touting for a while and AT&T just announced today. It is SIM card based (like current GSM carriers AT&T and T-Mobile) meaning, in theory, you’ll be able to swap from device-to-device with relative ease.

GSM supports both cellular and data, whereas LTE is synonymous with high-speed wireless broadband technology that supports only data . This is why most of the new cell phones use LTE for high-speed internet access and rely on GSM for voice calls.