> I don't claim to be an expert in any of this, adding this capability an iPhone would be as disruptive as the iPhone itself was. Would it really? I think sate

> I don't claim to be an expert in any of this, adding this capability an iPhone would be as disruptive as the iPhone itself was. Would it really? I think satellite communication is something interesting in the outback in some regions where conventional signals aren't available. Technically GPS is also unidirectional satellite communication, I guess. There are also personal locator beacons for emergencies. Don't really see the application. Maybe the first Apple smartphone gen has reached arthritis-age and goes on cruises?