They'll cut you off whenever they feel like it, so assume it's unreliable and act accordingly. We are run by whiny sociopaths that are so rich they control the government and write the laws for their benefit. None of this will change under the current constitution so up your defenses before it's too late.

That's what GOVSATCOM and IRIS2 are about. The former being the already operational patched together service the latter is an actually new satellite constellation for this very purpose, going operational in 2030: Sovereign satellite communication independent from US or others, especially for crises and defense purpose.

GOVSATCOM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghZVUQ3i7nw

IRIS2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJoxviNWRdM

Late, yes, but I think the message was recieved already a few years ago.

if someone's been "needing" something for years they should have a fucking backup

I would imagine a competent leader planning for this contingency. Take the help of your detractors but be ready to be cut off.

At least once more, as always

Today's? What happened today??

Now, where do we find a competent leader?

Yeah, a competent leader! Let's get one of those!

Evidently in either of the two countries fending off a superpower.