> And yet today in the United States, it’s basically a given that you will have a fast and reliable 4G connection available throughout the entire country, as lo

> And yet today in the United States, it’s basically a given that you will have a fast and reliable 4G connection available throughout the entire country, as long as you’re not in literal wilderness. Most of the land area in the US is wilderness, though (okay, maybe half? Certainly at least a third). We’re used to having coverage along major highways through long stretches of the country - yes - but as soon as you make a turn for a rural road and drive for a few miles you’ll lose signal.