3g does not work while WiFi says not connected

You would think that if WiFi was "not connected" >< it would automatically switch to the 3G connection. But it never ever ever ever works unless I turn the WiFi off. Then it works fine. The WiFi works fine when I am in range of hotspots/home access points FYI.
Basically it is extremely annoying. Anyone else experience this?
I have the Regular 3G from 2008.

"Not connected" doesn't necessarily mean not connected. You can be connected to a Wi-Fi network, in which case you'd see the Wi-Fi icon, but not have the proper login/proxy to access the internet via the Wi-Fi network you are connected to. So, you are 'connected' to the Wi-Fi network, but not connected to the internet.
If you have previously joined 'common' networks (e.g. HPsetup, etc.), your iPhone may automatically connect to them, even though you cannot use them.

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