So the Verizon iPhone is going to use CDMA, like most other smartphones the carrier options. Sadly, CDMA has a major flaw — data and voice can’t co-exsist. If you’re on a call, you can’t surf. If you’re surfing, data gets interrupted, or the call goes to voicemail. I’ve seen both.
Of course, AT&T’s 3G doesn’t suffer from this flaw. AT&T is sure to make that point to consumers over and over from now on.
But the Verizon iPhone is coming with Mobile Hotspot, that allows users to use the network’s 3G on up to 5 devices. That’s possible on AT&T iPhones, but not without a jailbreak.
I used it on my Droid, and its awesome. I’m sure it will be awesome when AT&T gets around to adding it in the future, making this whole thing moot.
Of course, there is always Volumebuttongate. That’s going to be a fun one.