When Nokia unveiled the Maemo-powered N900 earlier this week, the specifications only showed 3G covering 900, 1700, and 2100MHz bands. While that was good news for T-Mobile USA users, it was not so welcome news for AT&T and Rogers Wireless customers. Fortunately, it appears that a NAM edition with support for the 850/1900/2100MHz bands is also in the works.
When asked about such a device, Nokia apparently responded with the following:
Regarding the network bands, you are correct – we announced a WCDMA 900/1700/2100 MHz bands. We have not made any announcements regarding an 850/1900/2100 MHz band device. An announcement will be forthcoming.
For now, take all this with a grain of salt but Nokia’s past behaviour (the Nokia E63 NAM, E72 NAM, and N95 NAM for example) does make this quite plausible.