Is it possible to tether lets say a straight talk samsung android to the core for the wan connection...
usb would be fine...
Just asking i know i can ( have not tried in ubuntu ) but interested
Vsat blows and the tether would be my only other option..
This looks promising
http://www.linuxreaders.com/2011/03/09/android-access-internet-from-computer-via-usb/
also easytether has something
http://www.mobile-stream.com/easytether/android_faq.html#linuxsetup
here is some who got it working with easytether driver...
http://androidforums.com/samsung-vibrant/136277-vibrant-usb-tether-ubuntu-success.html
proxoid looks promissing as well might try on my kubuntu desktop later