Disabling EDGE vs. using a fake APN

Does anyone know if there is a difference between disabling EDGE vs. leaving EDGE on and using a fake APN?
What I mean is, does one drain battery faster than the other? I still need to leave 3G enabled so I can make 3G voice calls, but I don't want internet. I know both methods will disable internet, I'm wondering if one is preferred over another?
Thanks

Hey mate. Here's the deal:
In Sydney we are able to purchase our iPhone outright with no plan and use it pre-paid, factory unlocked. So I did that, I don't have a data plan and I use data sparingly as they charge $2 per mb, so I just use it as needed very rarely.
Yes I am on a 3G network, my phone will switch from 3G to GPRS or whatever it is by itself. If I'm in a 3G area it will use that.
By disabling EDGE and leaving 3G enabled, I can not use the internet. It says no connection is established, which is good! I don't want to use my data.
The other way of disabling data is by using a fake APN and leaving EDGE and 3G on.
However I read somewhere that one will cause a massive battery drain, and I want to know through people's experiences which method is preferred to get the best performance. Both methods block data for me and still allow 3G for voice calling.
Unfortunately I can't call my provider as a pre-paid customer and block data.
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