cases (e.g., homes on mountains)" &gt;&gt; Sorry, David, but by no stretch of the definition or of the imagination could ever get access to a phone as any sort of 'right'. We don't need more 'ammunition' for the loose cannon social reformers who try to claim that everyone is entitled to a TV. BUt you did identify a key point - population density does make a tremendous difference in costs of internet access. Japan, however, already has extensive gigabit ethernet service and not many Japanese would want the much slower wireless performance in any permanent facility. Mobile operations, however, could well benefit from a wireless blanket, even if it is slow. Join the conversation The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. Click here to review our Terms of Use . Report offensive content: If you believe this comment is offensive or violates the CNET's Site Terms of Use , you can report it below (this will not automatically remove the comment). Once reported, our staff will be notified and the comment will be reviewed. E-mail this comment to a friend. E-mail this to: Note: Your e-mail address is used only to let the recipient know who sent the e-mail and in case of transmission error. Neither your address nor the recipients's address will be used for any other purpose. Add your own personal message: (Optional) Hi, I found this user's comment on CNET and thought you might be interested in reading it.