Talking On Phone = No 3G/WiFi Access

[ChocoBilly]

I'm new to smart-phones, why is it set up this way?

I'm asking because I was talking on the phone via Bluetooth device and decided to browse the web (er, yah know...multitask). This was not possible. Only SMS Texting was possible.

 

[YoungChrisG]

That's because VZW's current 3G network doesn't allow simultaneous data and voice transfer. It should be able to using Wifi though. I can't test cuz I don't have Wifi at my home.
When VZW releases it's LTE 4G coverage area starting next year it will be a different story however.

 

[ChocoBilly]

Ah... I see.

Also WiFi does work. BUT there's a catch:

WiFi works if I am connected before a call takes place.

IF I try to connect to WiFi after a call starts I can't access the web through the browser.

I only use the default MAIL app to connect to Yahoo! Mail. Mail through that App does not work even if WiFi is connected.

 

[Adiliyo]

yea, like stated, it's a limitation of the EVDO network.