Sorry to beat a dead horse, but I found this on BB's website. Does this mean the phone comes with all bands ready to go?
BlackBerry - 9700 Specifications - BlackBerry Bold 9700 Specs
Wireless Networks
3G (HSDPA) compatible
UMTS: 2100/1900/850/800 MHz (Bands 1,2,5/6), 2100/1700/900 MHz (Bands 1,4,8)
GSM: 1900/1800/900/850 MHz
Quad-band support: GSM 850; GSM