Avan
Okay, time to rant. I work in satellite communications and the whole knocking out ALL communication satellites with a EMP isnt real. The satellites themselves are fine, its just the atmosphere becomes so charged that most frequencies cant penetrate the scintillated atmosphere. HOWEVER, there are a few satellites specifically designed to do this, and can operate in a world where an EMP did go off, no matter how strong. That being said, Alex probably doesnt have access to them as they will likely only be available to big shots.