Describe how the UMTS system differs from the GSM standard in terms of their objectives and compatibility?

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UMTS system will be based on and use the existing network infrastructure.

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GSM makes more efficient use of the radio spectrum than UMTS

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UMTS must provide a powerful air interface for the transmission of speech and data in one system.

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UMTS is a complete new standard and is incompatable with GSM

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GSM uses superior modulation and so can be used at higher speed than UMTS

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