Why can I talk and surf simultaneously when I'm using my Wi-Fi connection, but not when I'm on the 3G network? Thanks!
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Why can I talk and surf simultaneously when I'm using my Wi-Fi connection, but not when I'm on the 3G network? Thanks!
Wow do you live under a rock? You NEVER saw AT&T 50 million stupid commercials about this? Because verizon is still running on the cdma network, not the faster, but much more unreliable gsm network. And seriously does this problem come up that often? Ive never thought, "wow i wish i could check out these pics of naked chicks while i talk to my mom."
I lold. :blackdroid::blackdroid::blackdroid::blackdroid:Quote:
Originally Posted by gonnadie4thegov
I would be careful the next time you start a thread or the cronies might completely rip you apart.Quote:
Originally Posted by PhDCow
Verizons CDMA network is limited to doing one thing at a time, either data or voice. If you are connected to Wi-Fi, you use Verizons voice and then your own Wi-Fi connection for data.
AT&T has been bragging for months that their network which is GSM allows you to talk and use data at the same time, but tjhey don't tell you that their 3G coverage is about 10% of the US and fails constantly.
LOL Goddam! Touch a nerve?Quote:
Originally Posted by gonnadie4thegov
Who pissed in your Wheaties this morning? Yes, I've seen the commercials, thanks.
Thanks for the real answers. That makes sense about Verizon's capabilities. I just got added to our wireless network at home and it was nice to be able to have a conference call this morning and look at the website we were discussing.
I don't know why you would need to surf the net while on a call truthfully. No offence to ATnT's only up side and how their commercials act like its the best thing ever... I mean if a friend wants to know what the definition of "Crap" is or where the nearest "Taco Bell" is, then Ill tell him to hang on 1 minute and Ill call him back.
Call and surf... I never needed it anyway
Although it's probably AT LEAST a year away. Once Verizon launches their LTE network, simultaneous calls and surfing will likely be possible. Of course that will require a new phone, since the Droid and no other phones have the hardware to access LTE signals.
The simplest technical answer is that CDMA networks send data in an unbroken "stream" once a connection is established. A GSM nework (like AT&T's) breaks up data into tiny "packets" that are reassembled on the other end.
This means that a CDMA stream cannot be interrupted. But in a GSM environment more than one one activity (e.g. voice and data) can share a single circuit with packets coming from each source.
There are advantages to each technology. CDMA advocates maintain it provides better performance and reliability (i.e. fewer dropped connections). GSM advocates point to the ability to share a circuit for multiple purposes.
First of all: to the posters who "ripped" the OP - it is a valid question. I have had to take phone calls while tethered, and guess what? My tether is severed because Verizon doesn't have talk & surf.
This is not a dumb question, nor should it have been met with contempt or ridicule. I wish Verizon had the capability as well, but I would rather have the big Red with its reliability than an AT&T network phone.
Remember, everybody has different needs and different ways of using their phones (business, personal, etc.)
We are a community. No need to be arrogant. Remember, at one time you too were a noob.
Cheers,
B.D.