Why is the GPRS symbol an "o" and not a "G"?

Hi
In the UK, if there is no 3G coverage, the next best thing is GPRS. EDGE coverage is extremely sparse, so when I don't get 3G, the "o" symbol appears for GPRS.
My question is simple... why have Apple chosen the symbol to be an "o" rather than a "G"? Surely it would make more sense for it to show G for GPRS?
Thanks
Message was edited by: JakeTomMot

I can't believe that you are serious.
" What does it mean?"
It means GPRS. Perhaps "G" denotes a carrier in one of the many countries in which the iphone is sold.
" Did someone make a typo when programming it? "
I highly doubt it.
"at the moment, it doesnt make any sense to me. I'd like to see it changed, and i guess the only way of raising awareness of this "bug" (because its a bug as far as im concerned) is to post on the forum"
It is certainly not a bug and I doubt there are many who care what the symbol is. You know what it means, what's the difference what symbol they choose?
This forum is absolutely the wrong way to let Apple know that you take offense to their choice of symbols. I'm sure they would get a kick out of hearing your feedback:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

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