GSM mobile phone
Definition
Refers to a mobile phone that uses the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) standard.
Category: GSM + NOUN
Examples
When traveling to Europe, you'll need a GSM mobile phone to use a local SIM card.
My first cellular device was a bulky GSM mobile phone from the late 90s.
The technician explained that the signal issue was specific to my GSM mobile phone model.
You can unlock a GSM mobile phone to use it with different carriers that support the standard.
This network is compatible only with a GSM mobile phone, not with CDMA devices.
He bought a cheap, second-hand GSM mobile phone just for making calls.
The charity collected old GSM mobile phones to be refurbished and sent to developing countries.
Before smartphones, the features of a standard GSM mobile phone were quite basic.
To check if your device is a GSM mobile phone, look for the SIM card slot.
The company's entire infrastructure was built around the GSM mobile phone network.