Originally Posted by
WilcoRoger
These days many phones are capable of using both GSM and CDMA networks, so from the user's point of view it doesn't matter. I have a European phone, Nokia E71 (step aside, Blackberry!) and use it without a hitch in JP and KR.
Only a few phones, not many.
And even if you have a dual CDMA/GSM phone, you might want to be able to change networks.
For some of us, the best solution is two phones. I have a CDMA with VZW for use here and a GSM with Orange France for use in Europe.