Turn off GPRS/3G data connection when finished using IE?

[Guest stevem999]

As the title says really, have moved from a Moto MPX220 smartphone to a Vario II PPC phone. If I start IE then it connects automatically to 3G/GPRS connection depending on the network coverage. However if I close IE and go back to doing something else, then the data connection stays active, whereas on Smartphones it closes the connection. Is this deliberate, and can I change any settings to do it, or do I have to close the connection manually?

Also, related in a way, if I'm using IE or e-mail etc then does my phone become engaged or can it handle data and phone at the same time? (using GPRS or 3G)

Lastly, if you turn on the Wi-Fi, does that always take automatic precedence over using GPRS/3G when using internet etc? Or do I have to manually stop the phone from using a GPRS/3G connection if I'm at home/elsewhere and have wi-fi available?

Cheers everyone

[Guest stevem999]

Bumpety bump!

Lots of views but no news! Anyone?

[Guest Disco Stu]

I can answer the first question. You press and hold the End Call (red) button to close the GPRS connection. I assume it works the same way for 3G. Alternatively poke the big G and you get the option to close that way.

My Magician would take calls while I was connected to the intenet, I think, but it's a long time since I used it and it may never have arised as an issue. :)

Finally I would guess that WiFi takes precedence as long as internet connection is set to Automatic. Hopefully someone will come along who knows what they're talking about... :D

[Guest stevem999]

Thanks DiscoStu - so now I know that I need to turn off my data connection manually but still need confirmation of the others please from someone!

[Guest jimbouk]

1) Wifi will take precedence over GPRS/3G if its is on and connected. If you connect to your wifi and then open IE, it should actually close the 3G connection (although see below)

2) GPRS/3G stays connected after a GPRS session so it is ready for further use - it doesn't cost anything to be connected - it only costs if you actually use it - you can manually disconnect it as above but you don't need to as voice calls etc will take precedence.

The only confusing factor is if you use directpush - as this can only work over gprs/3g - so will maintain a gprs connection if it is on, even if wifi is connected.

[Guest stevem999]

Superb, exactly what I was after.

Is DirectPush a bundled app of some sort for push-email?