iPhone 5 will not support simultaneous voice and data on Verizon
While certain models of Apple's new iPhone 5 offer support for simultaneous voice and data over LTE, it has been discovered that the advanced network of U.S. carrier Verizon, and possibly Sprint, is not compatible with the feature.
Out of the top three major U.S. wireless operators, only AT&T will be getting an iPhone 5 model that can handle simultaneous voice and data, which allows users to browse the web or use other data services while making a phone call. Verizon does have a number of LTE handsets on offer that are compatible with the company's simultaneous voice and data CDMA equivalent, SVDO.
A Verizon spokesman told The Verge that its version of the iPhone 5 will not be able to handle the feature even if it connects to the carrier's LTE network:
AT&T, which touted the functionality as a standout feature over Verizon since it started selling the iPhone last year, will carry over simultaneous voice and data with Apple's newest handset on both its HPSDA+ and LTE networks. It should be noted that iPhone 5 users will not be able to access LTE speeds while on a call.
It was rumored in 2010 that the then-unreleased CDMA iPhone 4 would support SVD over Verizon's network, though the functionality still remains a GSM exclusive.
Out of the top three major U.S. wireless operators, only AT&T will be getting an iPhone 5 model that can handle simultaneous voice and data, which allows users to browse the web or use other data services while making a phone call. Verizon does have a number of LTE handsets on offer that are compatible with the company's simultaneous voice and data CDMA equivalent, SVDO.
A Verizon spokesman told The Verge that its version of the iPhone 5 will not be able to handle the feature even if it connects to the carrier's LTE network:
Although it has not yet been confirmed, Sprint's version is also believed to not support SVDO as the company will be using the same CDMA model as Verizon.The iPhone 5 was designed to allow customers to place a voice call on the Verizon Wireless network, while letting customers access the Internet over the WiFi.
AT&T, which touted the functionality as a standout feature over Verizon since it started selling the iPhone last year, will carry over simultaneous voice and data with Apple's newest handset on both its HPSDA+ and LTE networks. It should be noted that iPhone 5 users will not be able to access LTE speeds while on a call.
It was rumored in 2010 that the then-unreleased CDMA iPhone 4 would support SVD over Verizon's network, though the functionality still remains a GSM exclusive.
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... that the what?
Not a huge deal since I don't use it that much but definitely disappointing.
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Originally Posted by dysamoria
Why does Google ads continuously show these annoying mormon ads on both Apple Insider and Mac Rumors?? I'm so sick of religious and political ads. Especially the mormon ads.
Google Ads are very region specific.They use Geo IP technology. They know exactly what city you are in. Whenever I surf with my iPad, I'm really annoyed with the ads. I have Ghostery on my Macs so I don't see any ads at all on the desktop version of Safari.
Big question: can other Verizon phones do this over LTE?
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Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
Big question: can other Verizon phones do this over LTE?
Every single one does. I'm not buying this story. In fact some devices like the Galaxy S3 even support simultaneous voice and data over 3G CDMA. if true,this is a huge miss on Apple's part.
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Originally Posted by mstone
Google Ads are very region specific.They use Geo IP technology. They know exactly what city you are in. Whenever I surf with my iPad, I'm really annoyed with the ads. I have Ghostery on my Macs so I don't see any ads at all on the desktop version of Safari.
+1 AdBlockPlus on Chrome (hey I'm at work... They don't let me use Safari on my Lenovo!)
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It should be noted that iPhone 5 users will not be able to access LTE speeds while on a call.
What speed then? EDGE? 3G? HSDPA+? LTE minus 64Kbps?
Originally Posted by thataveragejoe
Every single one does.
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If this is true, we need to find out who made it so.
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Originally Posted by neosum
Why can't the voice go over 3g while data go LTE? I thought voice was going through 3g anyway and voice over LTE wasn't ready.
That's exactly how it works now on every other device. It seems as though Apple didn't enable the ability to tune both dynamic antennas simultaneously.
This is likely a deal breaker for me. I know some people claim that SV&D isn't used or a big deal but for me it's a keystone feature for a modern smartphone. I was all ready to jump to Verizon, too. I'm likely not going to make that switch now.
Voice goes over CMDA '2G' and data goes over CDM2000(EV-DO) '3G' on Verizon and Sprint. LTE '4G' provided data over an IP network. There are future plans for voice over LTE with VoIP but that isn't hear yet and would be impractical at the current time since LTE does use a lot more power than CDMA.
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Originally Posted by AppleInsider
It should be noted that iPhone 5 users will not be able to access LTE speeds while on a call.
This is confusing. What does it mean?
Verizon and Sprint iPhone-5 users will not be able to access LTE on call
Verizon and Sprint iPhone-5 users will not be able to access data at all (even 3G) on call
All iPhone-5 users (including AT&T) will not be able to access LTE on call but AT&T users will be able to access 3G?
Can anyone clarify? I am contemplating to switch from AT&T to Verizon (for free tethering and facetime) but being able to use data on call (at least 3G) is a deal breaker for me.
And for anyone who does not believe that it is a big deal... think about the use case that someone is on a call and using tethering with the iPhone as a modem. If you cannot use LTE for tethering in this way, then what is the benefit?
I should say that today, I use my iPhone (AT&T) in this way and LOVE it. It is an amazing fall back for when I dont have Wifi hot spots around and want to work remotely (especially in an airport).
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Originally Posted by Vaelian
The more I read about this phone, the more I praise my 4S. World phone without bullshit. No LTE support, but with data caps, who really needs that?
Another point of confusion. Is iPhone-5 a regression as a world-phone compared to 4S? Doesn't it support same 3G GSM bands as 4S?