Thread: GPRS / EDGE / 2G data connections dropping during, or blocking, voice calls
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craftyguy is offline craftyguy
2010-02-19 , 21:38
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Originally Posted by rhythmspirit View Post
Okay I am sure that is why. If you want to fix this problem, stop using internet (IM, refreshing widgets, browsing). Or you can tell the people who call you to leave a voicemail.
If not, then you have to switch to T-Mobile to get 3G for simultaneous data and voice. With 3G, you can use the internet and call at the same time. With 2.5G, you have to turn data off to call someone. Try browsing a page, then use the phone to call someone, the phone will pop up a message saying "Cellular data unavailable" or something like that.
I actually have this problem all the time on Tmobile, and I never knew that would be the cause. Why wouldn't the phone application recognize a 2.5 connection, and automatically disable data?

In areas of questionably signal strength, my device will switch between 2.5g and 3g intermittently, and sometimes I have trouble making a successful phone call.