Model A1586 (GSM) vs Model A1586 (CDMA).

Hi everybody,
I would like a clarification on Model A1586 (GSM) vs Model A1586 (CDMA). What is the difference and how can i specify that in the online order?
Does both models support both GSM and CDMA or not? I would like to use my phone to other EU countries so will my decision of GSM or CDMA affect coverage?
Thanks

Hi Peter,
thanks for your reply but I was not referring to ordering the phone from the US and apple.com.
In addition I do know the difference between GSM and CDMA and do not need to use google on this one.
My question is simple. From Apple.ie store I can order either Model A1586 (GSM) or Model A1586 (CDMA).
However nowhere in the online site it is specified how to select the GSM or the CDMA model.
Also having used the online support chat from Apple they claimed that both models support both CDMA and GSM which sounded strange.
So becuase I am going to pay approx 700 Euros, I would not want to end up with a phone that does not support the networks intended to use within Europe.

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