Dankoozy, I think you didn't quite read properly: "...power cellphones that'll be able to use traditional terrestrial networks and fall back on satellite when there's no other signal." This means you will be able to use your regular cellphone to get coverage in remote areas etc., where regular land based coverage is not available...
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Dankoozy, I think you didn't quite read properly: "...power cellphones that'll be able to use traditional terrestrial networks and fall back on satellite when there's no other signal." This means you will be able to use your regular cellphone to get coverage in remote areas etc., where regular land based coverage is not available...