USA, Belle Refresh, and N8

I have an N-8, product code:
059C8T6
I'm trying to get Belle Refresh on it. I live in the US, and bought it here unlocked..... I'm on AT&T at the moment.
Nokia's site is showing that the software version should be 111.040.1511.
I'm showing 111.030.0609... and no software updates in Nokia Suite, or on the phone.
I'm not sure if I'm just not going to be able to get it, but knowing would be nice.

The OP and other North American users are not asking for any "new" update to the N8 than is already available to many (most?) N8 users around the world. I'm in the same boat - have an N8 with Symbian Belle, but not the Belle Refresh. Would like for Nokia to publish the update to US users.
Lumia 920, Lumia 800
Nokia N8-00 (NAM, Product Code: 059C8T6), Symbian Belle, Type RM-596, 111.030.0609
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic (NAM, Product Code: 0577454) Software v51.2.007, Type RM-428

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I agree with your post except for the fact that Belle hosed my E6. Meaning: if you look at all my other posts, it's all about the GPS data functions that were awesome with the E71 then went away with the E6 on Anna. At least with Anna, there was an app called LeGPSData2 that restored most of the E71 GPS functionality. LeGPSData2 is not compatible with Belle. Sooo, I am currently using my E6 ONLY because of the decent camera.
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Will there be a belle refresh update for n8 us ver...

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will there be a belle refresh update for n8 us version
product code: 059C8T6
version: 111.030.0609
custom version date 2011-01-18
BULGARIA
of http://www.nokia.com/bg-bg/support/product/n8-00/ says that the update may not be available from all mobile operators
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