How to Prevent Phone Calls from Turning Off Your Mobile Data (Samsung & iPhone)

You’re deep in a Google search, downloading something important, or just casually browsing—then a call comes in, and suddenly your internet cuts out. The page reloads. The download fails. You’re forced to start over. All that, even when you had no intention of picking up the call. Frustrating, right? This usually happens because your phone switches to a lower network, like 2G or 3G, just to make the call. And once that happens, your data connection pauses till the call ends. But there’s a simple fix that stops all that: VoLTE.

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What is VoLTE and Why You Need It

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) lets your phone stay on 4G during calls. So instead of switching networks and cutting off your data, it keeps both your call and internet running at the same time. You get faster call connections, better voice quality, and, most importantly, your downloads or streams don’t stop when someone calls you.

How to Turn It on for a Samsung device

Step 1. Go to "Settings" and tap on "Connections."

Step 2. Select "Mobile Networks"

Step 3. Turn on "VoLTE" for the SIM you want (you’ll see something like “VoLTE calls SIM 1/SIM 2” depending on your device)

How to Turn It on for an iPhone

Step 1. Open "Settings" and click "Mobile Service."

Step 2. Tap "Mobile Data Options."

Step 3. Tap "Voice & Data."

Step 4. Toggle on "VoLTE."

Once VoLTE is enabled, your internet won’t pause every time someone calls.

Conclusion

Nobody wants to lose their internet connection just because their cousin decided to call and gist mid-download. Whether you’re trying to send in a job application, stream a match, or just scroll in peace, having VoLTE turned on saves you from all that unnecessary interruption. It’s one of those settings you probably never noticed, but once you switch it on, it just makes everything smoother. No more having to explain why your audio cut or why the file didn’t send. If your phone supports it and your SIM allows it, turn it on and forget the stress. And if it doesn’t show up for you, it might be time to either update your phone or check if your network provider supports it. Either way, better to find out now than when your internet cuts again in the middle of something important.

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