It's not our fault

Went to the mobile phone shop this afternoon to try and sort out my messaging problem. You see, I can send messages to Italy - where I'm assured they are received - but I can't receive messages from Italy.

I had a similar problem with the previous service provider (but couldn't send or receive) and was told it was because there wasn't an international agreement between Argentina and Europe! This time (different provider) I thought it might just be the settings on my phone. But, OH NO, it seems that the problem is in Italy - their equipment isn't compatible.

So there you have it, Italy (a first world nation) doesn't have the right equipment to interact with Argentina (a second world nation - despite what it thinks).

Of course this has absolutely nothing to do with Argentina defaulting on a government bond which left thousands of Italian pensioners broke, or Argentina defaulting on payments to the World Bank/IMF (don't know or care which one) both of which actions have left Argentina with a less than glowing credit status. No, it's the fault of the equipment in Italy.