[dzhiurgis]

> Could see a fair number of Android users switching

LOL. If Apple is getting this then Android will get this, if not sooner (think Google Fi), since this is built in the radio chip (something Apple still buys from 3rd party).

[jazzyjackson]

not if they have exclusive agreements with the satellite provider

[dzhiurgis]

Sat providers have SIM cards just like any other provider providing the providings (remember phonejacker?)