But there are nokia stores like in nyc and some others. I've never had the pleasure of checking them out but they must be selling unlocked devices. Which brings up the issue of the un-informed consumer when it comes to cell phones, the vast majority go with whatever their service provider can sell/lock them into in order to keep their business. They walk into a t-mo/att or other store and walk out with a new phone and 2 year contract extension. I must say that apart from these forums I frequent I do not know anybody who is even interested in getting an unlocked phone and when you start explaining what it is they say it's too much money and they just got phone x brand new for $50 from t-mo and are perfectly happy and I'm the idiot for paying $600 for an n95.(my whole office is full of these people)(I used to show off my phones now I just smile on the inside when some schmo pulls out his iphone all greased up screen and all) I do believe this ignorance of devices for the vast majority will remain in place for years to come. And...why should nokia open stores all over the place to sell product when they don't have to?