Well maybe the concern is that if the government doesn't control the network that security concerns would drive carriers to implement end-to-end encryption that would make implementing FISA warrants difficult. The US has a legal right to monitor cell phone traffic with the limits of FISA courts.

Clearly Europe leads in this area. In the U.S. if you apply for a job directly at a company then they will usually accept PDF files though many large companies tell you they want "Word documents" on the application form. Recruiters, however, want Word documents so they can remove your contact info and add their logo.