3G, WiFi, E

[SuperKat]

First few weeks w/ iPhone. I know you can opt to turn the WiFI off and use 3G, but what's this "E"?
I've been trying to look it up, sorry for newb question.

Kat

 

[Tallest Skil]

Edge.

Also, MRoogle.

 

[Rmurphy36]

The Edge network was ATT's first data network, the 3G is a great improvement on it. You can make your battery last longer by turning off WIFI and 3G if you are not doing data.

 

[DPA]

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Doing data means searching the internet, using maps, using weather and anything that you need a connection to the Internet for. Texting is also data but the speed is not majorly affected 2G (EDGE) vs. 3G.

David

 

[Resist]

Texting is also data but the speed is not majorly affected 2G (EDGE) vs. 3G.

If Texting uses the data plan then why does AT&T charge us extra for text? This should be part of the data plan!

 

[crazzyeddie]

If Texting uses the data plan then why does AT&T charge us extra for text? This should be part of the data plan!

Because they can. Its actually a technical reason based on how it establishes a new data connection for every ingoing/outgoing text, which does place a small demand on the network, but basically its just because they can.

 

[ppc750fx]

Last I checked, AT&T wasn't using GPRS transit for SMS, so it's not actually "using data" in the same way that browsing or sending e-mail is.

 

[SuperKat]

Thanks

Thanks,
It goes to Edge on it's own though? I see it pop up when WiFi is on, right?

K

 

[DPA]

Last I checked, AT&T wasn't using GPRS transit for SMS, so it's not actually "using data" in the same way that browsing or sending e-mail is.

Since it falls into the data category more than the voice, it's considered data. But you are right, it is a little confusing.

David

 

[ppc750fx]

Since it falls into the data category more than the voice, it's considered data. But you are right, it is a little confusing.

Uh... no. It doesn't.

SMS messages can be transmitted to/from the SMSC via GPRS, but most carriers don't use that form of handset-SMSC transit.