>I can easily see this being used on a Mars colony to get past the global dust storms, but I don't really see it becoming a major player on Earth thanks to the

>I can easily see this being used on a Mars colony to get past the global dust storms, but I don't really see it becoming a major player on Earth thanks to the political issues and the alternatives. I could see it becoming analogous to current-day satellite phones. Some very specific uses in remote areas, but not the standard for everyone.