This is a common question for many considering either buying their first iPhone or someone considering switching from AT&T’s GSM network to Verizon’s CDMA network.
What is the difference between a GSM iPhone and a CDMA iPhone?
Apple has posted a support note explaining the difference between the GSM and CDMA iPhone 4 models.
The following iPhone 4 features are especially highlighted in this comparison chart.
- Call forwarding
- Call waiting
- Caller ID
- Conference calls
- Inserting pauses when dialing
- Hold
Additional Information
When using an iPhone 4 (CDMA model), you may notice the following differences:
- Contacts or phone numbers on webpages that contain alphabetic characters beyond seven digits may not dial as expected. In these instances, either remove the additional letters or use a pause to dial the extension (555-1212,1234).
- Example: 1-800-MY-IPHONE or 555-1212×1234
- The following settings and features are not available on iPhone 4 (CDMA model):
- Enabling a SIM PIN
- Importing SIM contacts
- Selecting a carrier network or editing an APN
So. it is really important to understand these differences if you are considering a new iPhone to help make the best carrier choice that suits your needs.
{ via Apple }
