There are other companies trying to put cell towers in space so you can use a regular cell phone. https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/25/ubiquitilink-advance-means-

There are other companies trying to put cell towers in space so you can use a regular cell phone. https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/25/ubiquitilink-advance-means-every-phone-is-now-a-satellite-phone/ https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/25/ubiquitilink-advance-means... I don't buy that a cell phone has the power transmit to LEO even with clear skies and line of sight, but seems interesting.