3G sucks.
I used to have the 3G network in France, working on my nokia, and beside having a good network cover it was using my battery as never before.. I could use my cell for a merely 1H30 use in total before the battery gets to an end.
I prefer a speedy edge than a sucking battery 3G.
actually.... the North American HSDPA/UMTS network that AT&T and Rogers are rolling out is techinally '3.5G', leapfrogging the current 3G networks in most european countries.