The UK carrier O2, has slashed prices by £100, dropping the price (with a two year contract) to ~£170. This comes soon after T-Mobile Germany slashed prices too.
This is a clear sign that they are clearing out the old to make way for the new. 3G is strong, abundant and in high demand in Europe, especially in the business market and with Enterprise Apps via the AppStore, Exchange Support, and 3G, ever increasing capacity, Apple is definitely positioning itself to give RIM a run for its money.
