[vdfs]

> Modem chips are trickier to make than processing chips because they must work seamlessly with 5G wireless networks, as well as the 2G, 3G and 4G networks used in countries around the world, each with its own technological quirks. Apple microprocessors run software programs designed solely for its iPhones and laptops.

[kylehotchkiss]

If you have satellite comms for emergencies, maybe the requirement for supporting 2G can slowly be reduced.