Which is more or less my point.and although the infrastructure won't be built overnight, who knows what'll happen in 8-10 years time?
It won't happen during the rise of Next Gen's, no, but it's entirely possible that by the end of their lifespan, the face of the Internet will change greatly.
Q: Does Xbox One require an “always on” Internet connection?
A: No, it does not have to be always connected, but Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet.