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WALL_E
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Re: [iPhone] EDGE vs 3G for Voice

When the iPhone is connected to the EDGE network, data and voice communications cannot occur at the same time. So, if you are using a radio streaming app, you will not receive a phone call.

With 3G, on the other hand, data and voice can be transmitted simultaneously, so you will receive a call during data usage.

Also, just from my observable experience, it seems like EDGE is better able to penetrate buildings. There are locations were I receive full 3G signal outside, but must use EDGE inside in order to maintain a signal (the transition is handled automatically).

EDIT: Note also that 3G uses more power than EDGE. If battery life is your primary concern and you do not plan on using the data connection for a period of time, you may want to disable 3G and force your phone to use EDGE to eak out as much time from the battery as possible.
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said by WALL_E See Profile :

Also, just from my observable experience, it seems like EDGE is better able to penetrate buildings. There are locations were I receive full 3G signal outside, but must use EDGE inside in order to maintain a signal (the transition is handled automatically).
I just switched from a 2G iPhone to the 3GS and now I keep almost full signal in the elevator of my office building, whereas before with EDGE it would completely die off with no service.
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