Back on topic, there is no auto-retry app or setting is there?
I have to say looking back at the day I opened this thread I was pretty frustrated and had a picture of an app that would turn my phone into a portable EMP that would take out everyone else's phone out of commission. (almost)
I don't know whether it helps or not. Just in case 3G is congested and 2G isn't.
http://maemo.org/packages/view/3g2g-...ection-applet/