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Also keep in mind that T-Mobile will generally unlock your phone after a few months. The procedure is painless - you call them and just state that you want to use the phone overseas, and they e-mail you a code and instructions.
Cingular also will unlock phones. Most of the newer PDA/Smartphones can be unlocked also.
On a side note, if you do follow the links to break the contract and flip to month to month. Consider getting the phone through Amazon. Their rebates are typically much greater than anyone else.
As an example, I am considering the Cingular Blackjack on Amazon - Price
After Rebates: $9.99
Cingular.com Your Price $199.99
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-i607-B...094356-9642521
http://www.cingular.com/cell-phone-s...questid=139947