SMS can work over WiFi, etc., but it requires carrier support.

âoeThe moves were coordinated for public relations boosts on specific dates. The deep space selfies were released on China's National Day, Oct. 1. Orbital mechanics also meant Tianwen-1 would enter orbit around Mars just days before the Chinese New Year in 2021, seeing the achievement highlighted in official celebrations.âoe

The way these companies insert themselves between restaurants and customers sounds like a real world man in the middle attack.

Not to worry. Congress can simply say that it's "Duck Season" and let the incumbents hunt Aereo down.