Meme, the N900 doesn't work on the *3G* 850/1900 frequencies. It works the GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 just fine and thus is very much a "world phone" (especially since it *does* work on 3G on a major U.S. carrier and soon to be Canadian carrier as well). If having 3G is all-important, then yes...there is an issue here for you regarding the N900. If having the actual device is the most important thing, and "slumming" with EDGE and what wifi you can find is good enough for connectivity then you'd be set with the N900 as well. In fact, you should be able to tether the N900 with an existing 3G phone and have the best of both worlds if 3G is REALLY that important for you. So, there are several scenarios here that are workable until the 1700/2100 3G network gets rolled out up north. Hope that helps