Hi Mike here from Connecticut. I started with work BB in 2003, then went to a personal 7100 in 2004, presently using a 8700g. I went with T-Mobile for the price, about 1/2 of what I would be paying one of the other services. Also T-Mobile seems to have pretty good service. As an Emergency Manager I like the flexability offered in varoius communcations options in the BB, Cellular, sms,mms, various IM programs and the BB Pin.
Thanks!!