What is CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access)?

CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) definition

CDMA or Code-Division Multiple Access is a data transmission technology used to operate mobile phones. It is a form of multiplexing, which allows numerous signals to occupy a single transmission channel and optimizing the use of available bandwidth. The technology is used in cellular telephone systems in the 800-MHz and 1.9-GHz bands.

CDMA networks use soft handoff scheme to minimize signal breakup as a handset passes from one cell to another.