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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 9:01 am
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Originally Posted by gfunkdave
My understanding is that half the point of 3G (aside from the higher data speeds) is the ability to have simultaneous data and voice connections.
Yeah, but I do not believe that the EvDO Rev.A accomplished that. I am quite certain that it doesn't work on my Rev.A BB 8830 using the device for voice and data at the same time (voice wins). I haven't tethered it, but I am pretty sure that it would be the same effect - it wouldn't work.
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