It says E because you're on "Edge"(2G) and not on 3G bands.. VPN doesn't have anything to do with the radio frequency you're on..
The Merge only supports these 3G frequencies: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO and HSDPA 2100. T-mobile only supports 3G on 1700/[1900(refarmed)]/2100. The merge DOES support 2100, but you also need 1700 band support in order to T-mobile's 3g network (See this). However, if you want to change the "E" to 3G for cosmetic reasons.. i'm not sure if that can be done. Maybe with some themeing. Google will be your friend and good luck
Maybe I could find a nvram hack to enable 850/1700 3G bands but that's a fat chance haha.
as i said before i'm learning this , thanks for you're response
the ROM now works flawlessly im keeping this one on
i tought it was like modems back in the day when i tell my modem what speed to go but is way different
thanks jianC for you're work on this phone
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