Cellular Phones/Bluetooth

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Can I answer my cell phone normally when Bluetooth is on?  And, if I do answer my phone normally, can I then switch to Bluetooth?  (Like, with a regular headset, you can plug in the headset while you're on a call.)  (I have a Jawbone, if that makes any difference; phone is a Samsung Juke.)

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If the bluetooth is on, then no. The better way to do this is to not have the bluetooth on and then when you answer your phone, switch to the bluetooth (just turn it on and then you can transfer the call to the Bluetooth. It is a big mistake to leave Bluetooth on, it uses up the battery in the bluetooth and the phone. I hope that helps. thanks. DebiN

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I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.

Experience

Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.

Organizations
I belong to several organizations

Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications

Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years

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