No simultaneous Voice/Data iPhone 5 on Verizon, will you still get it?

[edtorious]

http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/13/3328492/iphone-5-simultaneous-voice-data-verizon-sprint

A Verizon spokesperson provided this comment on the matter:


"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."


This sucks, I wanted to switch to Verizon but now what?

 

[ucfgrad93]

I just saw this. I guess it depends on how much you think you'll be talking and surfing at the same time. If you do it a lot, then Verizon and Sprint probably aren't the best choice for you.

 

[Roessnakhan]

It was the primary driver of my wanting to jump to Verizon, great coverage and with LTE, I expected simultaneous voice and data. Definitely gives me pause.

 

[boomhower]

Still undecided if I'll get an iPhone 5 but this would have no bearing. I've had CDMA service for years and the number of times it's actually been needed is very very small for me.

 

[netnothing]

Has anyone been able to confirm this further? I keep hearing conflicting stories.

Apple and/or Verizon really need to set the record straight on this before pre-orders open (not likely though huh?)

-Kevin

 

[xlost6]

Check this out. A journalist is communicating with Verizon Support.

https://mobile.twitter.com/shellen/status/245943474317312000

 

[edtorious]

I use it a lot with AT&T and I love it. I do hope it's not true

 

[netnothing]

Check this out. A journalist is communicating with Verizon Support.

https://mobile.twitter.com/shellen/status/245943474317312000

My problem with this is the actual tweet from VZW doesn't say the iPhone can do it....just that it's possible.

-Kevin

 

[xlost6]

My problem with this is the actual tweet from VZW doesn't say the iPhone can do it....just that it's possible.

-Kevin

But isn't the iPhone 5 an 4G device?

 

[Diseal3]

Wasen't there a mention in the keynote that simultaneous voice and data is supported for all carriers. Although us techies know you need to be in a LTE area for the U.S CDMA carriers. Could this be an issue with using one chip if its actually an issue at all?

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

Didn't we already establish that simultaneous voice and data is possible with Verizon LTE?

 

[tdar]

Deleted as it seems to not be true in this case.

 

[Diseal3]

Didn't we already establish that simultaneous voice and data is possible with Verizon LTE?

On any other phone so far. Then this came along. Not sure I believe it yet.

 

[ROLLTIDE1]

Not going to buy it if it doesn't support SVDO

 

[xlost6]

The Verge never posted a video showing us that it does in fact not do voice and data over 4G. So it's moot at this point.

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Not going to buy it if it doesn't support SVDO

SVDO is other name for EVDO Rev. B. It is in the Verizon iPhone 5.

 

[Roessnakhan]

The Verge never posted a video showing us that it does in fact not do voice and data over 4G. So it's moot at this point.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but they've only posted the hands-on from the iPhone 5 keynote, and in that it was shown on WiFi (and they only showed off the design, not any walkthroughs really).

 

[Diseal3]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but they've only posted the hands-on from the iPhone 5 keynote, and in that it was shown on WiFi (and they only showed off the design, not any walkthroughs really).

Yes but so was AT&T. But re-reading theverge report, it says they confirmed it with a Verizon spokesperson not having actually tested it themselves. I think either 1.) the spokesperson is misinformed 2.) They did not mention you need to be in a LTE area

 

[mikelegacy]

The verge is dumb, the way the VZW network is setup allows voice to run on CDMA and LTE simultaneously.

 

[Orange Crane]

I wasn't going to get one right off either way, and I definitely don't care.

 

[netnothing]

The verge is dumb, the way the VZW network is setup allows voice to run on CDMA and LTE simultaneously.

Yes, but that's the network. Doesn't mean the iPhone (the hardware) can do it.

-Kevin

 

[Geckotek]

Didn't we already establish that simultaneous voice and data is possible with Verizon LTE?

I'm fairly certain this requires using the 3G radio for voice while the 4G radio handles data. I actually had an inkling during the keynote when they said it was a single chip solution that this might become an issue.

I had already made up my mind to stay on AT&T, but this saddens me a bit.

Gotta wonder what all the people who said Verizon would never get an iPhone because Apple would never release an iPhone that wouldn't do simultaneous voice & data are thinking right now?

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The verge is dumb, the way the VZW network is setup allows voice to run on CDMA and LTE simultaneously.

The Verge is just relaying the info, so why are they dumb?

 

[webworks415]

I was looking forward to this feature. I've had to end a call to get online maybe 4-5 times in the year and a half I've been on Verizon. So it's not a big deal breaker, I'll still buy it. I'm sure they would've needed to make the phone thicker to fit in the other radio. Just another thing for anti-Apple trolls to pick at.

OH well, LTE baby!

 

[nfl46]

Its probably due to the single chip in the iPhone 5. That sucks for you Verizon guys. Sorry.

 

[Cody21]

I picked "no way!" because I am not on Verizon.

 

[edtorious]

What now?

So I guess now that this info is on MacRumors Front Page, I'm very disappointed, now only few hours left before the preorder, I don't know what to do? I do like this feature but I don't want to stay with the crappy service of AT&T! I know AT&T 3G signal is crappy but the LTE of AT&T is it that bad???