Good reply Rocketman, and good luck, dckw1 ! Some basic searching will disclose the features/requirements of the N800, but during my initial searching a month or so ago, I did notice a number of web-based phone stores that advertised the N800 as available from them "unlocked", and there seemed to be encouragement to associate with various wireless plans. These sites can easily lead the uninitiated astray. Diligent searching can clear it all up, in time.