This explains a lot…

I knew that there were a frightening number of cellphones here in Montenegro, but I had no idea that there are more cellphones than people.

Montenegro has a population of around 620,000 citizens — with an average monthly salary of 326 euros. According to the Telecommunication Ministry, the number of mobile phones in use in the country numbers around 700,000… This growing phenomenon shows that to Montenegrins a mobile phone is not just a phone, it is a status symbol… Instead of trying to afford the newest Mercedes, Renault or Peugeot every several years, a cell phone can be switched every few months for a lot less money.

All very interesting, but what I want to know is why the entire population of Montenegro has entered an arms race to find the most offensive ringtone available and then play it as loudly as possible.