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Cell Phones: Japan vs. the United States

Posted by michael on from the ma-bell-knows-what's-best-for-you dept.

Stirland writes "Cell phones/Connectivity: Japan and the United States: Worlds Apart on Wireless. Interesting analysis of the economic and cultural reasons for why the Japanese kick Americans' butts when it comes to wireless cell phone technology and usage."

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  1. Not only the japanese by ssn · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Also the Europeans kick American's ass.

  2. Brain Cancer by herbierobinson · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I wonder what effect this is having on the brain cancer rate in Japan?

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  3. Re:There's a reason for all of this... by MisterBlister · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Because nobody wants a cellphone that only works within a single city, jackass. They want a phone that works anywhere in the US.