It was just a matter of time before this leaked into the news. We are going to see more satellite internet and cellular telephone service implemented apart from the ground based tower system.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ATampT-starts-selling-cell-apf-3974826065.html?x=0&.v=4
This is all geared toward improving the global tracking system of citizens to "make the world safe for democracy":
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/apr2011/tc20110421_195911.htm
...developing...
