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Old 07-20-2007, 02:32 PM
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iPhone question for those that have one...
I was a bit confused talking to an AT&T rep today so I figured to find out the correct answer here:

My question was essentially what the data plan usage really is?
They say it's unlimited data usage.
She said she THINKS it means I can go on the internet whenever I want.
So when I asked if the data plan means I'm hooked to the EDGE and she said she would transfer me to Apple.

I was on hold for 6 mins and than I hung up.
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Old 07-20-2007, 02:36 PM
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I just called back and was told I get unlimited data email and web wherever I can get a NETWORK signal. That's all I wanted to know.
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Old 07-20-2007, 02:37 PM
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Unlim data usage should mean you can spend as much time on the internet as you want. That's what it means for my vz motorolla q
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Old 07-20-2007, 02:37 PM
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Now, how fast is Edge compared to regular WIFI spots?
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Old 07-20-2007, 02:44 PM
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Edge is much slower than WiFi spots. Always use WiFi when you can.
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Old 07-20-2007, 02:47 PM
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I read that it is about 70 kbps...
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Old 07-20-2007, 03:34 PM
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I read that it is about 70 kbps...
It's faster than that. AT&T just upgraded the edge network shortly before the iPhone was released. 70 kbps is what you get if you have 1-2 bars of reception. With a nice strong signal, I tend to get around 175-200 kbps.
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Old 07-20-2007, 03:43 PM
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Yes iPhone data plan is unlimited EDGE data. So whether you download 1mb or use 1gb of data... you still pay $20 a month.

However, with EDGE being as slow as it is... you're probably going to wind up using Wifi anyway...

Which if you think about it does work into AT&T's favor...
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Old 07-20-2007, 05:15 PM
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It's faster than that. AT&T just upgraded the edge network shortly before the iPhone was released. 70 kbps is what you get if you have 1-2 bars of reception. With a nice strong signal, I tend to get around 175-200 kbps.
Is 175-200 kbps adequte or not for normal use?

I figured my bill to be about $20 more a month than what I'm already paying. I just hear about how slow EDGE is.
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Old 07-20-2007, 05:21 PM
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Is 175-200 kbps adequte or not for normal use?

I figured my bill to be about $20 more a month than what I'm already paying. I just hear about how slow EDGE is.
For light browsing & email yes its adequate. Youtube is a no go, even when the iPhone does reduced video quality for youtube when you use EDGE.

You just get spoiled when you use the iPhone over Wifi...
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