3G - shot in the arm for MNOs? - haha

A year ago I blogged '3G the new/amazing shot in the arm'. Apparently not so in the US. The most used 3G phone or atleast the most talked about iPhone has had a horrible 3G stint so far. Just before I was about to return my iphone simply because it stopped ringing in certain conferences-rooms at work, dropped calls invariably while driving, and sometimes didn't ring for the entire day!! I googled and found that I am not alone - there are millions suffering. The solution repeatedly posted is quite simple - just turn off the 3G function. At first I hesitated since I use a lot of data heavy apps - google maps, safari etc...interestingly I don't see a whole lot of difference between 3G and Edge!
Talking to a mobile buddy I realize it may not be 3G but AT&Ts network planning - either too many users on each BS or too much data squeezing out voice. Oh well! I have had the 3G off for more than two weeks now - and quite happy about it!