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Does Verizon still use Circuit Presence Over Packet Data CPOP?

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Posted Nov 10 2009 07:56 AM
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Twitter user @ipaystation asked this question when I tweeted a link to the Verizon vs. ATT 3G coverage map. I don't know the answer, so I thought I'd ask the question here.

If someone knows the answer, could you also explain how the two different approaches work, and what their significance is? Thanks.

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Posted Nov 11 2009 01:29 PM

Yes. Verizon still uses CPOP. Circuit Presence Over Packet Data (CPOP) is a method to assure that you receive an incoming call when you're using your device to surf the web or another app that uses a data connection. Most of the newer EVDO devices already do this.

Here's a FAQ from the Verizon site that should cover some of the basics (including how to turn it on and off)...
http://support.vzw.c...ting_cpop_.html