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It seems there might be a slight confusion in your question. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is a 2G (second generation) technology, whereas 4G refers to the fourth generation of mobile network technology. GSM and 4G are different generations with distinct technologies and capabilities. I'll provide technical details for both:

GSM (2G Technology):

  1. Modulation and Multiple Access:
    • GSM uses Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying (GMSK) modulation for digital data transmission. It employs Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) for channel access, allowing multiple users to share the same frequency band by allocating different time slots.
  2. Frequency Bands:
    • GSM operates in various frequency bands, including the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands (GSM 900 and GSM 1800 or DCS 1800).
  3. Channel Structure:
    • GSM channels are organized into 200 kHz carrier frequency slots, each divided into eight time slots for voice and data transmission.
  4. Voice and Data Services:
    • GSM initially focused on voice services, providing digital voice communication. It later introduced data services such as Short Message Service (SMS).
  5. Data Rates:
    • GSM provides data rates up to 9.6 kbps, which are suitable for basic data services like text messaging and simple data applications.

4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution):

  1. Modulation and Multiple Access:
    • LTE uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) for downlink (from the base station to the device) and Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA) for uplink (from the device to the base station). This allows efficient use of the frequency spectrum.
  2. Frequency Bands:
    • LTE operates in a broader range of frequency bands, including bands below 1 GHz (sub-1 GHz), between 1 GHz and 6 GHz, and millimeter-wave bands (above 24 GHz).
  3. Channel Structure:
    • LTE uses a flexible channel bandwidth ranging from 1.4 MHz to 20 MHz. It supports carrier aggregation, allowing multiple carriers to be combined for higher data rates.
  4. Voice and Data Services:
    • LTE provides high-speed data services, supporting a wide range of applications from web browsing and video streaming to online gaming. Voice services are typically handled through Voice over LTE (VoLTE).
  5. Data Rates:
    • LTE offers significantly higher data rates compared to GSM, with theoretical peak download speeds reaching several hundred Mbps and upload speeds reaching up to 50 Mbps.
  6. Advanced Technologies:
    • LTE incorporates advanced technologies such as Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO), beamforming, and advanced antenna systems to improve network capacity, coverage, and spectral efficiency.

In summary, GSM is a 2G technology that primarily focused on voice services, while 4G LTE is a more advanced technology designed for high-speed data services. The two technologies use different modulation and multiple access schemes, operate in different frequency bands, and provide different data rates and capabilities.