Advantages of EDGE ( EDGE) EDGE can be used for any packet switched application such as internet connection . EDGE enhances data capabilities for high-speed data applications, such as providing video services and multimedia facilities . EDGE enables high speed net surfing , receiving and sending e-mails on mobile phones or computers. High speed transmission of text documents , spreadsheets , photographs and illustrations , still and moving images , audio , corporate e-mail etc. Mobile chatting can be done and games can be played online. Streaming audio and video can be enjoyed on mobile devices.