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What Verizon Phones Can

xguy

xguy

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You both talk and surf the net at the same time? I think you could with the old Thunderbolt and wonder what other ones you can.
 
For 3G? The Thunderbolt and Rezound (both by HTC) are the only ones.

All the 4G phones can do this as long as you have 4G coverage (since voice is always done over 2G/3G CDMA radio, LTE isn't used). Once you only have 3G signal, it will go back to the old talk or internet behavior.
 
The Rezound was/is a 4G phone. And I think the Thunderbolt was too...3G cannot do this on Verizon.
 
ouch1976 said:
The Rezound was/is a 4G phone. And I think the Thunderbolt was too...3G cannot do this on Verizon.
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Both of those phones support SVDO, which allows voice and internet on the same time on over 3G on Verizon.

I'm assuming it was never more widely implemented since most of their phones are going LTE capable anyways which already has that capabilty and using the CDMA/LTE hybrid gives any LTE phone that ability. Doesn't really help if you don't have LTE coverage, but whatever.
 
Ok so what you're saying is all 4G LTE phones can do this now. I know it has finally come to my area and my old (2yrs) Dinc 3G won't do it and the Thunderbolt was one of the 1st 4G phones then. I'm still trying to understand 4G LTE. Isn't it for faster data and nothing to do with talk? Also I understand 4G will use up data fast so is there a way to switch back and forth to 3G?
 
xguy said:
Ok so what you're saying is all 4G LTE phones can do this now. I know it has finally come to my area and my old (2yrs) Dinc 3G won't do it and the Thunderbolt was one of the 1st 4G phones then. I'm still trying to understand 4G LTE. Isn't it for faster data and nothing to do with talk? Also I understand 4G will use up data fast so is there a way to switch back and forth to 3G?
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LTE uses a radio that is separate from the 3G/CDMA radio. So although current phones don't do voice over LTE, if you're in a LTE coverage area your data will go over LTE, leaving the 3G/CDMA radio available to do voice simultaneously.

LTE doesn't necessarily transfer more data, it just transfers the same data more quickly. If you use more data with LTE, it's because your usage habits have changed.
 
I have moved this thread into the Verizon forum so that those who know Verizon phones best can read and add their comments.:)
 
Yeah all LTE phones can do it while on 4G. Well, except the iPhone 5. ;) but only the Thunderbolt and Rezound could do it while on 3G.
 
UncleMike said:
LTE uses a radio that is separate from the 3G/CDMA radio. So although current phones don't do voice over LTE, if you're in a LTE coverage area your data will go over LTE, leaving the 3G/CDMA radio available to do voice simultaneously.

LTE doesn't necessarily transfer more data, it just transfers the same data more quickly. If you use more data with LTE, it's because your usage habits have changed.
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Thanks, Now I understand completely! :)

Btw, How do you like your Droid Bionic? That is what I'm looking for now.
 
xguy said:
Thanks, Now I understand completely! :)

Btw, How do you like your Droid Bionic? That is what I'm looking for now.
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I no longer have the Bionic - I replaced it with a GSM Nexus. I really liked the phone, but needed to ditch Verizon plan pricing.
 
Why doesn't Verizon advertise this talk/surf at the same time capability more. If one believed the AT&T commercials, AT&T would be the only carrier with that capability.
 
AntimonyER said:
Yeah all LTE phones can do it while on 4G. Well, except the iPhone 5. ;) but only the Thunderbolt and Rezound could do it while on 3G.
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Well that is great to know. I know opinions will vary, but wonder what is the better phone- the TB or Resound...just in case I can't get 4G?? I love the voice and data at the same time. Is the Bionic capable of this?
 
kmf said:
Why doesn't Verizon advertise this talk/surf at the same time capability more. If one believed the AT&T commercials, AT&T would be the only carrier with that capability.
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If people use phones the way I think they do, its not a very frequently used feature. Most people have their phone up against their face where they can't take advantage of it. Not saying its not useful, but its not really much of a killer feature. Especially when your competitors can do the exact same thing.
 
xguy said:
Well that is great to know. I know opinions will vary, but wonder what is the better phone- the TB or Resound...just in case I can't get 4G?? I love the voice and data at the same time. Is the Bionic capable of this?
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The rezound is newer, though still considered old in the tech world. The bionic is capable of simultaneous voice/data over lte, but not 3g


kmf said:
Why doesn't Verizon advertise this talk/surf at the same time capability more. If one believed the AT&T commercials, AT&T would be the only carrier with that capability.
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AT&T only advertises this feature for the iPhone, because they're aware that androids can do this. The Verizon & Sprint iPhone cannot because they went with only using one data radio. However T-Mobile is launching the iPhone 5 on April 12th, so they will no longer be able to make the claim that they're the only carrier that enables it at that point.
 
Demache said:
If people use phones the way I think they do, its not a very frequently used feature. Most people have their phone up against their face where they can't take advantage of it. Not saying its not useful, but its not really much of a killer feature. Especially when your competitors can do the exact same thing.
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Simultaneous voice and data can be useful at times, but those who buy into it being a killer feature can easily be swayed by AT&T's emphasis of it combined with Verizon's failure to mention it at all.
 
Well I guess it's way too late to ask questions....I done did it! :D I got the Bionic...sent payment that is :)
 
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