Hello all!!

I have been looking at the N800/810 recently and absolutely love them, the 810 in particular! My question is the most basic of all newbie questions regarding connectivity...

I live in an average, large town in the UK. If anyone asked me about wifi/wlan etc, I would say that wireless networks are limited to libraries/coffee shops/hotels etc. Will my future N810 only work in these places?? It seems that all Nokia videos I've seen on Youtube have people walking down the street and using their tablets, of course! I'm curious as to whether that will work for me here! Is it through public, non-encrypted wifi networks that the tablets can be used in public, outdoor spaces?

Also, are there any running costs to owning a N800/810? Such as might come from an ISP or telecommunications company?

Now to stir things up a little!! I have no mobile/cell phone at all. I will very likely be moving to Malta in January and touring Italy/Sicily until this time next year! I read the recent post on Italy here, will my N810 be redundant abroad without a mobile phone?!

I'll leave it there!! Thank you in advance everyone!!