What is EVDO connection? How is it different from normal Broadband?

EVDO Connection or more specifically, Evolution-Data Optimized is a mobile data transmitting system which is an important type of Wireless Internet Connection . EVDO Connection is primarily used for broadband Internet Access. EVDO Connection transmits data with the help of wireless radio signals. EVDO Connection is also known as Evolution-Data Only.

The different versions of EVDO Connection are listed below:-

• EVDO Rev
• EVDO Rev A
• EVDO Rev B
• EVDO Rev C

Technologies Used by EVDO Connection
EVDO Connection makes use of radio frequencies for the transmission of data. EVDO Connection also makes use of CDMA, Frequency Division Duplex and other such techniques of “multiplexing” with the aim of sharing expensive resources and at the same time facilitating greater flow of data

EVDO Connection Providers
print, Verizon Wireless and Alltel are the most important providers of EVDO Connection. Of all the three, Sprint is the largest provider because presently it has the largest EVDO networking system. Along with the connection one also needs the required infrastructure for enabling an efficient and full proof EVDO Connection . Some of the important providers of the equipment required by EVDO are Lucent, Motorola, Samsung, Nortel and Ericsson.
more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution-Data_Optimized