HOWTO allow UMTS, HSDPA - Disable GPRS connection

[imit6243]

Forgive me for cross-posting, BUT: it seems this is a REAL big issue for many users...

We're looking for a way (=tool/app) to disable GPRS data only in order to avoid roaming data connection costs (from 0,50 up to 2,00 euros/MB) while keeping the chance to connect to GSM networks (if needed) for roaming calls.

If anyone will pop out with a working solution for that issue, there's already a number of us ready to donate in order to contribute/reward the author(s)! ;)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=419804

[NuShrike]

Why not just force it to 3G only?

[imit6243]

Why not just force it to 3G only?

You're right (I was editing my original message), but it would be desirable to keep the chance to connect to GSM networks (if needed) for roaming calls otherwise we loose connection and voice calls functionality in areas serviced by TIM with which H3G has a roaming agreement...

[Chainfire]

Should not be a big issue to make something like that, however...

Why wouldn't HSDPA be available while roaming? I have HSDPA here while roaming as well... :/

[imit6243]

Why wouldn't HSDPA be available while roaming? I have HSDPA here while roaming as well... :/

It very much depends on operators' agreements!

In Italy H3G has a "national" roaming agreement with TIM: whenever an H3G customer is out of H3G signal coverge, the phone is allowed to switch to the TIM network, BUT the only data connection available is GPRS, not UMTS/HSDPA!!!

This causes our phone bills get bigger and bigger at an incredible speed...:eek:

[Chainfire]

This causes our phone bills get bigger and bigger at an incredible speed...:eek:

That's the first time I think GPRS has been referenced to as 'incredible speed' :D

Point taken, though.

[pyraxiate]

That's the first time I think GPRS has been referenced to as 'incredible speed' :D

Point taken, though.

LOL

Tis a sad but true point

[imit6243]

That's the first time I think GPRS has been referenced to as 'incredible speed' :D

Point taken, though.

Guys,
the "incredible speed" is related to how fast the bill grows, not to the GPRS data connection speed...! :p

[imit6243]

UP!.......