In international news, an update on technology in "third world" nations.

When I was in Mexico, I was NEVER without 3G coverage. My cell phone reception was better than it is anywhere in the USA. My phone rang when I was on a bus on the way to a Mayan village. Perfect reception. Here I have dropped calls every day. There are WiFi hot spots everywhere in Mexico. I hit a free hotspot when I was at the ruins at Tulum.