Why does Verizon and Sprint still use CDMA?

[Amol S.]

There are many tech experts who are negatively criticizing CDMA, to an extent that Qualcomm had to cry out an counter argument to the criticizers.

But still many people say that GSM is much better, as well as the fact that LTE recently has the capability to send out calls. So why is Verizon and Sprint, still using CDMA?

 

[Sonikku]

Profit probably. It's a huge pain in the ass because I'm on a low income free phone type plan and am actively trying to get a phone that will work with it that wasn't made in the stone age. But due to the whole GSM/CDMA fiasco in addition to locked carriers, finding both specs, a modern OS for apps and a price I can afford is proving very challenging.

To add insult to injury, I hear Verizon especially uses a unique "kind" of CDMA that will ONLY work with their network. I'm guessing the intent is once you get a phone with them leaving for another carrier has additional hurdles. That makes you more likely to stay.

 

[Elixer]

In short, it is a matter of $$$.

 

[John Connor]

CDMA offers better security you know...

 

[John Connor]

And all LTE means is Long Term Evolution.