[jjd228]

Originally Posted by Scott D

The second 3G network operator in the USA was Verizon Wireless (since October 2003) also on CDMA2000 1x EV-DO, and this network has grown strongly since then.

What about 1xEV = 3G don't you understand?

Whereas the Storm support Network Technologies of GFM/UMTS, 1xDV, and "Global", the recommended setting is 1xEV (G3).

how does "1XEV = 3G"? i dont get that comment. even the Storm manual shows that 3G is a step above 1XEV, the difference between that on a 3G connection you can pretty much do everything at the same time (phone, email, browser, sms, mms etc.) while on 1XEV you can not.

Originally Posted by jjd228

how does "1XEV = 3G"? i dont get that comment. even the Storm manual shows that 3G is a step above 1XEV, the difference between that on a 3G connection you can pretty much do everything at the same time (phone, email, browser, sms, mms etc.) while on 1XEV you can not.

I don't think you understand what 3G is.

It's not a specific technology. 3G is a moniker given to a group of wireless technologies which fit into a general class.

1XEV (EV-DO) is a 3G wireless technology. Used by Verizon Wireless and Sprint in the US.
HSPDA is a 3G wireless technology. Used by AT&T Wireless in the US.

It doesn't make sense to say 3G is a "step above" EVDO, no matter that the Storm manual may say. It's just marketing babble.

[jjd228]

ok, then why is it that when i have a 1XEV connection i cant do everything simultaneously?

[bjchantry]

ok, then why is it that when i have a 1XEV connection i cant do everything simultaneously?

Issue with CDMA 3G technology. I recently read something about this that there were two 3G type standards, one was EV-DO and the other EV-DV I think. The one,EV-DV, allowed both data and voice but was more costly and not backwards compatible, so the went with EVDO, which is one at a time. If this is incorrect, feel free to correct me. This is a bummer, that is one of the nice things about GSM 3G, you can do both at the same time and do them well

Originally Posted by jjd228

ok, then why is it that when i have a 1XEV connection i cant do everything simultaneously?

Simply, because EV-DO doesn't support simultaneous voice and data.

There seems to be this assumption that simultaneous voice and data is some "feature" of all 3G
wireless networks. It isn't. 3G doesn't dictate a specification. Again, it's just a general name given to a group of next generation wireless networks. There's no 3G standard.

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by soupandsandwich

Simply, because EV-DO doesn't support simultaneous voice and data.

There seems to be this assumption that simultaneous voice and data is some "feature" of all 3G
wireless networks. It isn't. 3G doesn't dictate a specification. Again, it's just a general name given to a group of next generation wireless networks. There's no 3G standard.

First, let me say, I am becoming a fan of yours Soup (if I may call you Soup).

Second, the best approach I have used to get others to understand the meaning of 3G... is to explain that it refers to a family of technology in the same way as "wifi". While this is not a literal, one-to-one, it helps others grasp the "family of standards/technology" under a single name.