title: Use JSON in WP7 instead of SOAP
body: <p>I have an app for Windows Phone 7 (written in C# using Visual Studio 2010 + Windows Phone developer tools) that uses data from a web service.</p>
  
  <p>In the past, I have used SOAP which was pretty straightforward (added as a service reference and I was basically ready to go) but now I would like to use JSON instead.</p>
  
  <p>The API offers both a SOAP and a RESTful JSON endpoint and both endpoints provide the same data.</p>
  
  <p>Now my questions:</p>
  
  <p>1) My main motivation to switch from SOAP to JSON is that JSON is supposed to be faster (the response is smaller). Is that correct?</p>
  
  <p>2) How can I use the JSON endpoint in my project? I have tried adding it as a Service Reference but either I missed something or this is not possible.</p>
  
  <p>I am an absolute beginner concerning JSON so help of any kind would be welcome.</p>