IPhone + international use

Hello,
I am wondering if it is possible to use the iphone in europe with european carriers. I live in canada but goto school in europe so my handset right now is unlocked so I just switch sim cards as I move between Europe and North America. I realize that currently the Iphone is for AT&T networks but is there any way of getting one unlocked so I can use it in Europe during school. I really want to have this amazing piece of technology and as a long time mac user I really feel that this is the perfect phone for me.
Thank You,

The short answer is no. You can activate the iPhone in the US and use it to roam on European carriers for expensive ATT Int'l roaming charges and fees.
There are articles in the British press that tomorrow the iPhone will be announced for Europe as a G3 device for use with T-mobile and Vodaphone. Supposedly available for purchase in OCT. Nothing to confirm this from Apple.

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