earthquake connectivity 2025-09-20T09:09:33Z
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Rain lashed against the izakaya window in Shinjuku as I stared at my dead SIM card icon. Three weeks into a critical contract negotiation, and my carrier's "global coverage" evaporated like morning mist over Mount Fuji. The panic wasn't just professional—it was visceral. My daughter's violin recital stream started in 20 minutes back in Chicago, and I'd promised her pixelated presence. Fumbling through my bag, a crumpled hostel flyer fell out: "TALKATONE - FREE CALLS ANYWHERE." Desperation overro