Is EDGE really that slow?

[Efrdman2008]

Well, tomorrow my 2G iPhone comes in the mail and I'm going to set it up with the EDGE data plan for iPhones. my question is this, I know EDGE is slow, but it's reasonable for things like checking email/facebook and general surfing the web right? especially because I have WiFI usually and it would only be used rarely.

[Mes]

Sure. I use EDGE all the time (T-Mobile USA no choice ). Check email, stocks, weather, even a bit of surfing (mobile versions of web sites preferred).

It's acceptable. When sites have a lot of pictures EDGE is really bad. Skype is out of the question as well as MB+ downloads unless you have a lot of patience.

[mrhoward]

EDGE is just like old dialup to me. Don't expect miracles, but it will get you the travel, weather and email info you need on the go.

[pacmac]

seem like what your looking to do with your iphone fits your needs..yeah edge is ok for what you looking to do..i have a iphone 1st gen on t-mobile on edge and its ok..but my 3GS on 3G runs like wifi here in my area and i get things done faster but thats me i multi task like crazy..edge was not doing it for me anymore..

[Chefanim]

I use EDGE (T-Mobile) on my 3G to stream internet radio, check email, simple browsing, check the weather, and so on.... its not the fastest, but it gets the job done.