There would be an uproar. It it doesn't mean they aren't in the right. Also, satilite privligaes are expsensives. If they go under or decide that they aren't making enough money to use them, should they be obligated to maintain a satlite connection to their units at further cost? And again, this situation is nothing like if Garmin took down the satalites because if gps lost signal than you lose all access. You still have access to all activities, just not with the same freedom.