A big thanks to Apple for turning my iphone into a useful business tool with the 1.1.1 upgrade.
It's great to know that today (I'm writing this from Shenzhen China) my iphone is more than just "The world's best ipod". Being able to turn off EDGE allows me to control those insane data roaming charges, but I appreciate that if I really need to use the service I can turn EDGE on, get what I need, and then turn it back off. One thing I did notice is that even with EDGE turned off the phone still shows the capital E next to the carrier logo at the top of the home page. I suppose this is just showing that EDGE is available if you want it. Of course I'll be happier when AT&T and Apple work out a blackberry style "unlimited" intl data plan, but I'm sure they're working on it.
I for one am extremly happy with Apple and AT&T in the way they have handled this issue, and I plan to give them my business well past my two year contract. They've earned it.
It's great to know that today (I'm writing this from Shenzhen China) my iphone is more than just "The world's best ipod". Being able to turn off EDGE allows me to control those insane data roaming charges, but I appreciate that if I really need to use the service I can turn EDGE on, get what I need, and then turn it back off. One thing I did notice is that even with EDGE turned off the phone still shows the capital E next to the carrier logo at the top of the home page. I suppose this is just showing that EDGE is available if you want it. Of course I'll be happier when AT&T and Apple work out a blackberry style "unlimited" intl data plan, but I'm sure they're working on it.
I for one am extremly happy with Apple and AT&T in the way they have handled this issue, and I plan to give them my business well past my two year contract. They've earned it.