i don't need to "go there". i work at a place where the deals are made. cheapest N900 on contract was €250,- - and only few people ever chose this contract because of the high monthly costs of almost €50,- IIRC. at the same time, all competitors were € 0,- with contracts in the usual price range between €10,- and €30,- per month. So consumers had the tough choice between a free phone and €10/month and a €250-phone and €50/month. ...