Jut picking up this slightly older thread.
Don't forget that you don't HAVE to go on contract with a carrier.
Right now the GN2 is retailing for plus/minus $550 on amazon. You buy it outright, unlocked, no contract, and go to Straight Talk for $45 per month.
I don't have any affiliation with Straight Talk, just kind of amazed that folks are still willing to pay $110/month to ATT or V for data/text/voice. To me, I'd rather pay $550 for the phone and save $65 per month. You pay off that $149 pretty quickly! Just over two months and then your saving over half on monthly charges. Just sayin...