Forget about network protocols. Forget about device form factors.
Most people think about coverage when their call is dropped or sound quality is poor.
I think most of us can deal with those issues. I mean, you will eventually get through and have a conversation. It's a 20th century culture shock to those 21st century mobile warriors. Feel my pain I am quite attached to my cell phone and OmniSky wireless modem for the PalmVx. They let me take my office with me and keep in contact with those who think I'm working.