Is anyone having a problem with not having a data connection while on a call using a Note 5?

1x is normal without advanced calling enabled on newer devices. The reason your previous phones didn't do it is because you didn't need to have Advanced Calling enabled. For instance, I have the S5 and I can call and data at the same time without it on, a...

Turn on Advanced Calling, under settings>advanced calling

The Galaxy Note 5 has a similar radio design to the Galaxy S6 and the iPhone. It only has one cellular radio installed, which can operate against one technology at a time. Older devices usually featured two radios. One that was dedicated for LTE / GSM functions, while another ran for CDMA Voice and data. Some older devices such as the Galaxy S3, featured two radios. One radio was capable of just CDMA for voice calling, and another was a dedicated data radio capable of supporting SVDO (1X / 3G Data in call), LTE, and was also used for connecting to GSM networks.That should explain why you haven't seen this, and why Advanced Calling is required. Enjoy the new phone, though!

Your advice of advanced calling seems to have solved the problem. Thank you1x is never normal while on a call, unless you are in a low coverage area. I had full 4G before the call, and full 4G after the call. I have never had this issue with any other phone, anywhere.

You'll still need good service to use the data portion, 1x is normal on a phone call.

Just activated advanced calling.

It goes to a faded 1x when on a call with no bars

It's a brand new phone just got it on monday. 5.1.1 is the software version.

sbenson1189,We want you to be able to multi-task on your phone so you can take advantage of the awesome features of the Note 5. Let’s figure out what’s going on. When did you start having trouble using data while on a call? What happens when you try? Please share what software version is installed on your phone for me http://vz.to/216sXd5 .ShawnteJ_VZWFollow us on Twitter @VZWSupportIf my response answered your question please click the �Correct Answer� button under my response. This ensures others can benefit from our conversation. Thanks in advance for your help with this!!

Why can't I use data while I am on a call?

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Thank you all for the help and the tech lesson. I really do appreciate it!

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