They are absolutely unlocked and I have been able to connect to an EDGE blackberry dataplan with a cingular and T-mobile sim. I have pictures of the MEPD screen that prove it but the forums won't let me post a weblink. If you want proof send me a private email and I will send you a link to the pictures.
Considering they are C$500 in contract and cost US$150 to unlock they are very worth US$550 brand new in the box.
My email is
if you want the links to pictures.
Jeff