Forcing GPRS rather than 3G?

[njpollard]

I seem to be having a problem when I'm at the edge of a 3G coverage area. When I only have 1 or 2 bars of 3G coverage, the internet connection is pratically unuable. However, if I move to a place where I have WORSE reception, the phone swaps to GPRS and the connection becomes much better.

Is there any way of forcing the phone to use GPRS rather than 3G in these situations, or altering the 'tipping point' where is gives up on 3G and uses GPRS instead?

[GavinN]

Hi NJ,

Unfortunately your only real solution here is to switch the phone to 2G mode only by going to Start > Settings > Phone > Band > 'Select your network type' here put GSM. I know this is not ideal.

I suppose you could also look at getting an external antenna which plugs into the socket next to the camera.

Gav.