I think there is also a whole lot of rock in Norway, too.  And ours is dryer.<br><br><a href="http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/05/norwegian-isp-dig-your-own-fiber-trench-save-400.ars">http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/05/norwegian-isp-dig-your-own-fiber-trench-save-400.ars</a><br>
<br>Norwegian ISP: dig your own fiber trench, save $400