I don't choose which data communications access I want, I choose which device I want.

Honestly, I couldn't care less which carrier I have (as long as I don't get ripped off either price wise or connection wise; both cases seem to not be rare nowdays though).

Let's say you're going to buy a console (which might not be the best comparison here). Then, do you rather want to choose the only non-prefered model that happens to be availible in a store near you, or do you simply get the machine of your choise somewhere else?

I changed from 3 to Vodafone on a 30 day sim only deal as the N900 didnt accept 3 sims initially. After being on Voda for 2 months the signal is stronger especially inside and the connection faster (to load web pages) than 3. Its more stable too. I have about another month left on the 3 sim before I can give notice so may try it once more as its internet policy is unlimited (1gb fair usage) compared to the crappy voda 500mb policy.

I've been with sprint for over 12 years and when I found out about the nokia n900 I just ship and got it with tmobile service which I just ended a contract with them in july last year was with them for over 5 years

No for me, still with Orange in the UK.

I am curious as to why those from the UK would not go for Orange if they weren't buying on contract. When I last checked coverage maps, Orange covered far more of the country with 3/3.5 G.

I stayed with Att because my wife has an iphone and tmobile sucks in my area. Also I get $10 internet without having to lye about the phone I'm using. Att see's N900 as a dumb phone.

coverage maps and reality are 2 different things !

and 3 and orange share masts too

Uhmm, wonder if I could pull off the same thing with my N97. Its off-deck...

I have been a Tmobile USA customer for 5 years since the N95 8gb. Everything I hear about this phone is meant for me. This amazing device. My girl gets mad at me for using it too much she call it my other girl.