no data while on phone

[mylifeimlivingit]

So my last two HTC phones the m7 and evo LTE, I was able to be on the phone and web at the same time. Why am I not able to do it with this phone?

 

[KOLIO]

Simultaneous voice/data is a given on GSM networks & on only a select few CDMA handsets (SPRINT/VERIZON).
The SPRINT Samsung S3 & HTC EVO 4G LTE had the capability (SVLTE).
If you're on SPRINT,I believe their SPARK LTE technology breaks (lack for a better term) SVLTE.
More or less the same on VZW,less the SPARK technology,but,I believe,lacks the hardware/technology for SVLTE.
So much for progress......

 

[mikedt]

Did you change carrier when you changed phone? AFAIK with CDMA networks, they can't do phone calls and data simultaneously. What carrier are you on?

 

[mylifeimlivingit]

The evos were sprint the ones are both Verizon

 

[KOLIO]

I'm almost positive VZW handsets lack SVLTE capabilities.
Not sure if simultaneous WI-FI/voice is possible on CDMA devices,been over two years since I was on a CDMA network (SPRINT).

Hopefully,others on VZW will chime in,or,maybe pose a question/check out the VZW forum......

 

[mylifeimlivingit]

like said my m7 I just gave up is on Verizon and I could on that. I think it's jacked up that a new better phone can't...

 

[KOLIO]

Missed that on the VZW M7,my mistake.
Yeah,to say I'd be disappointed if in your shoes would be an understatement.

I've never had service w/VZW,so,I'll defer to those who have,on hopes of shedding some light on the latest w/VZW & SVLTE......

 

[HenryKrinkle]

I just tried it with my VZW M9 and it seemed to work without issue.

 

[mylifeimlivingit]

Ok it's now working. HD voice has to be on your account with vzw it is free but for some reason it's not on automatically. 2 min call and all is well..