Ah, I hadn't considered that. Which actually reminds me: I had read several articles online that a Verizon 3G enabled edge was in the works, and was supposed to hit in September. But upon investigation, that doesn't seem to be the case, and I can't find any follow-up information. It's the obvious next step for a device like the edge, and if it were 3G enabled, it would resolve the security concern (if that's what it is).

Does rooting the edge violate the warranty?