Line2 brings voice and data multitasking to Verizon's iPhone

“It’s a feature of CDMA,” says Apple’s Natalie Harrison. “You can’t do voice and data simultaneously. Every CDMA phone is of that sort.”

That’s right. So when we received a press release from Toktumi Inc. saying their Line2 service “fixes the Verizon iPhone's inability to multitask” and that “the upcoming Verizon iPhone will only support a voice OR data connection, not BOTH simultaneously over Verizon's CDMA network,” I was shocked.

Line2 really combines VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and cellular calling pursuant to this agreement a single phone number, it won first place in the Mobile Apps Showdown at this year’s CES and might be the best app out there to handle this. Giving you voice capabilities over data while on the whole being able to use data and saving you heaps of money in calling fees. Check the PR below for full details.

Fortunately Line2 has the perfect solution to the Verizon multi-tasking issue. With Line2's tri-mode calling capabilities you can call and text over Wi-Fi or cellular 3Gdata networks without interfering with any other app or browser connection. The only time a Line2 user won't be able to use multiple apps is when they don't have a Wi-Fi or 3G data connection and instead are using the underlying cellular voice line to complete the call, a feature offered by Line2 when needed. With Verizon's strong 3G data network, now, most clients will be able to place Line2 calls via VoIP over 3G, saving cell plan minutes and allowing true multitasking.

Line2 recommends that Verizon iPhone users port their main number to Line2 at no charge and sign up for the minimum Verizon calling plan - 450 Talk for $69.98 with unlimited data. Using Line2 as your primary number will allow you to enjoy the iPhone's built-in multi-tasking capabilities and will as well save you between $600-1000 a year compared to subscribing to Verizon's unlimited plan.