I can see that discussion of the iPhone really opens up a secondary discussion of cellular phone service in the US.-gcti

[Racer X]

I understood the gist of that. But Joe and Jane Public want to be able to buy a product, and know it will work wherever they are. That is a far greater want and need than all else.

We are talking about a crucial component of the country's or continent's infrastructure, not widescreen vs 4:3 football broadcasts.