Usage of cellphone networks as an alternative to landlines: an option which may make more sense than it would be supposed to

The usage of mobile telephone networks as an alternative to provide a service analogue to landlines in rural areas is, to a limited extent, still relatively common in my homeland Brazil, and to be honest there were times it could address the needs of urban customers too. Sure it would eventually be simpler to use just a regular mobile phone for such service, yet it's relatively easy to find cellphones meant to be used the same way as a landline phone, also enabling the usage as a (usually 4G) internet router according to the data packages available from the carriers. However, excepting some rural areas where the service is subsidized and has no traffic limit, nowadays most mobile carriers only offer data packages with limited traffic requiring customers to either buy additional data packages (also usually with some monthly limit to the purchase of such additional packages) or a decrease to the connection speed which is often worse than the old dial-up connection and then basically leads to an unsuitability for most of the modern usage of the internet. Had the possibility of using the cellphone networks instead of landlines being offered to urban customers with the same benefits, it would be much easier for some users who need portability due to moving more frequently than usual such as military personell, or simply as a better choice than having to wait for a technician to come by and install telephone and broadband internet wiring at a rental apartment in an older building where the entire infrastructure would require retrofits to enable a telephone or internet company to provide the service. As a former user of what used to be known as Ruralcel, maybe I would still be using such service as it seemed so practical when the 3G internet speed was still reasonable for most of my usage at home, and even the reduced speed once I reached the limit remained suitable for a fairly normal usage.

Why was the Honda XR 200R fairly successful in Brazil during the '90s and early 2000s?

The motorcycles market in Brazil tends to revolve around low to intermediate displacement models, as they are seen both as a leisure-oriented vehicle and as a workhorse or daily commuter to which a lower cost of ownership is a critical feature. Back in the day when the 125cc displacement range was still the most usual for entry-level motorcycles, even a slight increase would be perceived as somewhat upscale in the eyes of a budget-conscious motorcyclist. An example of how such circumstances influenced the tastes of some motorcyclists up to now is the Brazilian Honda XR 200R which had a production run for the domestic market from '93 to 2001. A fairly competent motorcycle for amateur off-roaders, and even for novice cross-country/enduro riders, yet still affordable for the average Joe to ride daily to work or to use it effectively as a professional tool, it's still relatively easy to spot a XR 200 in some of the biggest cities in Brazil such as my hometown Porto Alegre as well as in the countryside. Seating is comfortable for tall riders, yet safe for median-stature riders who remain able to leave at least one foot on the ground while standing still, and the long-travel suspensions provide a relatively smooth ride either on unpaved pathways or paved streets and roads in a state of disrepair. A versatile motorcycle, which used to also be perceived as more "aspirational" than simpler models more often associated with the stereotypes about motorcycle couriers in Brazil, and so was favored by budget-oriented motorcyclists back in the day, the Honda XR 200R was successful in Brazil due to its balance of suitability to different needs, a beautiful design reminiscent of the competition-level enduro motorcycles during the timeframe of its production run, and some ease of maintenance enabling some of this model to remain in use today.