OK, so the #2 provider in the states (AT&T) is not going to let an n900 on its network (at least in a properly functioning mode), but Verizon which i can also get a discount with is using antiquated CDMA, unless you have a "world phone" and pay premiums for that service. Most of their phones dont have SIM cards. Since they have to "pay" for blackberries to be on their network, and pass that "savings" on to their customers, will i have to pay a "tax" to have the n900 on their network too?

several co-workers have blackberries on Verizon, and they pay the $30 data plan charge, plus the ~$15 "blackberry" data plan add on. I resent having to pay for whatever they botched up with RIM, just to have a device on their network.