lobbyist and special interest have more sway than voters do.

just because siri didn’t work well for you doesn’t wipe out the fact that they’ve pushed the technology industry forward for the last 20+ years.

Yes the UK is smaller but it also has a population of 60 million compared to 300 million in the United States. 3G coverage in the UK barely reaches over 50% of their available land mass while in the USA is somewhere over 85%. So overall the USA has a higher percentage of subscribers to reach to. Size makes very little difference when the numbers remain proportional if anything the UK has more problems monetizing on whats available to them.

China is big enough but your argument here is that their coverage does not extend to most of the country and they overall spend less money into their infrastructure. China’s population density is insane, but most of it is really poor, “cant afford a phone” type of poor, and those who can afford it live in cities. However in these cities where 3G coverage is available you have millions and millions of Chinese pulling data from the same tower, these traffic stats go beyond what anyone would considered realistic in the USA so more money has to go towards what would have been “enough” for USA traffic scenarios.

Very different countries I have to admit, one too small no so populated and one which is even bigger and over populated but with quite limited coverage. Which brings me to my next example/

Australia. You can also get an iPhone for free through vodaphone. Australia has a population of barely 22 million which is 15 times less people than the USA has. It also has a 3G coverage of almost 20% of their available landmass. About 80% of Australia (which demographics are just as sad as Canada’s) does not have access to 3G coverage. How can a country near the size of the US with considerably less people and much less customer base manage to offer iPhones for free?

Competition. Just as it happens in Canada(which is where I live) theres barely any true competition in north america among ISPs. All prices are very similar across most networks and they dont seem to get any lower, even, the prices they charge for the iPhone. It used to be the same in the UK until serious regulation took place and today the environment is more affordable for consumers. If you are OK getting f#### up the a## by telecom companies, then good for you! Being happy with the rape you go through every day is one thing, but making it sound as if the raping just never happened is self-denial.

Yes the UK is smaller but it also has a population of 60 million compared to 300 million in the United States. 3G coverage in the UK barely reaches over 50% of their available land mass while in the USA is somewhere over 85%. So overall the USA has a higher percentage of subscribers to reach to. Size makes very little difference when the numbers remain proportional if anything the UK has more problems monetizing on whats available to them.

China is big enough but your argument here is that their coverage does not extend to most of the country and they overall spend less money into their infrastructure. China’s population density is insane, but most of it is really poor, “cant afford a phone” type of poor, and those who can afford it live in cities. However in these cities where 3G coverage is available you have millions and millions of Chinese pulling data from the same tower, these traffic stats go beyond what anyone would considered realistic in the USA so more money has to go towards what would have been “enough” for USA traffic scenarios.

Very different countries I have to admit, one too small no so populated and one which is even bigger and over populated but with quite limited coverage. Which brings me to my next example/

Australia. You can also get an iPhone for free through vodaphone. Australia has a population of barely 22 million which is 15 times less people than the USA has. It also has a 3G coverage of almost 20% of their available landmass. About 80% of Australia (which demographics are just as sad as Canada’s) does not have access to 3G coverage. How can a country near the size of the US with considerably less people and much less customer base manage to offer iPhones for free?

Competition. Just as it happens in Canada(which is where I live) theres barely any true competition in north america among ISPs. All prices are very similar across most networks and they dont seem to get any lower, even, the prices they charge for the iPhone. It used to be the same in the UK until serious regulation took place and today the environment is more affordable for consumers. If you are OK getting f#### up the a## by telecom companies, then good for you! Being happy with the rape you go through every day is one thing, but making it sound as if the raping just never happened is self-denial.

Free iPhones, or any “free” phone simply reinforces a flippant attitude towards electronic waste in general. I am a big believer in refurbished electronic equipment and software than can utilize older equipment and enhance the operability of newer equipment.

Apple has done a pretty good job in doing their part to help stem the rising tide of e-waste by ensuring that several generations of thier hardware are compatible with their most current software. That is more than I can say for Android.

Free iPhones, or any “free” phone simply reinforces a flippant attitude towards electronic waste in general. I am a big believer in refurbished electronic equipment and software than can utilize older equipment and enhance the operability of newer equipment.

Apple has done a pretty good job in doing their part to help stem the rising tide of e-waste by ensuring that several generations of thier hardware are compatible with their most current software. That is more than I can say for Android.

Uh.  Looks like Apple is doing the same now. 

Uh.  Looks like Apple is doing the same now. 

APPLE IS A GREAT MARKETING COMPANY NOT AN INNOVATOR…

That’s why USA consumer who don’t know the outside world, will tell you that iPhone is expensive and android is cheap – ONLY HERE IN USA…