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What Is A Global System for Mobile Communication (GSMC)? 

The Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) is a European standard for telecommunications used for 2G digital cellular networks. It sets the protocols for mobile phones and devices. In the 2010s, it became a global standard for cellular communication until 2G networks were replaced by 3G. It is no longer in service, but the acronym GSM continues to be used to refer to G mobile phone technologies.  

 

What Replaced the GSMC? 

Originally a replacement for 1G analog systems, the GSM was replaced by:  

  • 3GPP 

  • 3G UMTS 

  • 4G LTE Advanced   

  • 5G 

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