Do EDGE & 3G ride the same boat?

[mcdj]

I live in NYC (Manhattan in the east teens). For whatever reason, I happen to live in a small EDGE black hole. If I walk a few blocks north, south, or west, I get good EDGE service, but in my little neighborhood, it's GPRS only on my iPhone. It's been that way since June '07, when I switched from T-Mobile (which was equally EDGE-less on my block).

AT&T looked up my street address and kindly informed me I had excellent EDGE coverage in my hood. Hah.

I'm wondering if I can expect the same (lack of) coverage with 3G, or if 3G uses a different set of towers or something.

 

[Niiro13]

3G uses a separate set of towers, I believe.

http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/

Then type in your address.

Then check the 3G box.

 

[onlycopunk]

Only one way to find out. Either way call and complain if it doesn't. You should paying for fast mobile internet if you can't even use it at home.