So, what are my options as a Canadian?
It's looking increasingly like Canadians are going to be carrier-locked, even with some reviews (MobileSyrup) suggesting purchasing an unlocked device will not be possible.
Thanks to every major carrier (Rogers, Bell, Bell MTS, SaskTel and TELUS Business) except Telus (consumer) carrying the phone, and me being a Telus consumer, I am left without any avenue to procure the device, short of importing it from another continent or country, which I have to say is pretty lame. I am trying to give someone my money, for an unlocked OR full-cost device outright, but it seems Canadians are getting one of the worst deals as far as launch countries go, whereas Europe, and America are able to buy outright.
What are, or what have other people been doing? Are you buying unlocked? If so, from where? Anyone using Telus? If so which model KEYone have you purchased, so I can also look into buying that model.
Additionally, has anyone heard contrary to the public information in some reviews that Canadians will in fact be able to buy the device on or after May 31st without a carrier commitment?