Quick update on my switch to "smartphone" plan:

- Now all (3) APNs (epc/Internet2/wap) work on $24/mo "smartphone plan".

- Ping times normal again ~150ms to 240ms.

- Only epc APN shows me as being close to my location (must be regional gateway/proxy thru Philadelphia, as I'm in Maryland)

- DL speeds still around 600Kb - 800Kb.

...I'm gonna switch back to $10 plan next month.