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Old 12-16-2008, 08:42 AM
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Internet while on a call?

Forgive me if this is a stupid question but I couldn't easily find an answer via search.

I just got a Touch Pro on Sprint, and it seems I cannot get data while I am on a call. I've never had a CDMA/EVDO phone before -- on AT&T I could surf w/ 3G (though not w/ EDGE) while on the phone.

This isn't a deal breaker for me, I'm just curious to know if there is a workaround, of if that's just how it is on Sprint...

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Old 12-16-2008, 08:59 AM
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Re: Internet while on a call?

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Forgive me if this is a stupid question but I couldn't easily find an answer via search.

I just got a Touch Pro on Sprint, and it seems I cannot get data while I am on a call. I've never had a CDMA/EVDO phone before -- on AT&T I could surf w/ 3G (though not w/ EDGE) while on the phone.

This isn't a deal breaker for me, I'm just curious to know if there is a workaround, of if that's just how it is on Sprint...

Thanks!
Unfortunately, I don't believe there is a workaround, it's a limitation of the EVDO network. You can't have a simultaneous voice and data session.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Old 12-16-2008, 09:36 AM
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Re: Internet while on a call?

As far as I know, this is correct. When I am using internet sharing, it disconnects during a voice call and reconnects after the call is finished.
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Old 12-16-2008, 09:37 AM
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Re: Internet while on a call?

You are correct. No data+voice at the same time. Recieving a call while data surfing will suspend your data connection if you are on EVDO, but if on 1x your calls do not get interupted so they will just get voicemail.
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Old 12-16-2008, 09:45 AM
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Re: Internet while on a call?

Anybody know if there is a fix in the works from Sprint, or are we just stuck with this problem.
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Old 12-16-2008, 10:08 AM
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Re: Internet while on a call?

I thought the whole point of EVDO Rev A was to provide this very feature...
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Re: Internet while on a call?

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I thought the whole point of EVDO Rev A was to provide this very feature...
Actually, youre right. the Sprints network is capable of voice+data simultaneously. I wouldnt say its a "limitation", but its up to the carrier to enable the ability, and for various reasons that im pretty sure are much too technical for me, Sprint/Alltel/VZ decided not to implement that feature.

For any of the doubters or naysayers, research the EVDO technology and you will find it is capable of this feature
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Old 12-16-2008, 10:23 AM
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Re: Internet while on a call?

You would need something like the iphone for that.
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Old 12-16-2008, 10:24 AM
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Re: Internet while on a call?

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Actually, youre right. the Sprints network is capable of voice+data simultaneously. I wouldnt say its a "limitation", but its up to the carrier to enable the ability, and for various reasons that im pretty sure are much too technical for me, Sprint/Alltel/VZ decided not to implement that feature.

For any of the doubters or naysayers, research the EVDO technology and you will find it is capable of this feature
+1. I had asked Sprint before why they didn't implement this feature of Rev. A and they didn't give me an answer.
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Old 12-16-2008, 11:05 AM
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Re: Internet while on a call?

if you are using your wifi you can continue to talk and surf the net as well.
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