They have been spitballing about satellite bases for a long time. Basically you will start and end your pairing from there, but there will be no "base" with a pilot lounge, base coordinator, and associated infrastructure. There will just be your typical robust overnight station like we already have at most of those places. The iPads have really made this possible. No more updating your pubs, checking your mailbox, etc.
Of course, there is a lot of friction against this from senior guys that live in base right now. Satellite bases are a virtual seniority hit for those who currently don't commute. I personally don't see it happening for that very reason. If it does, it will be many many years from now.
In the end, what does the company gain from it? That is the real question. They get to fire (repurpose) a few base coordinators and save a few dollars on fuel from commuters non revving around the system? Big deal. Making commuters' lives better gains them nothing that they can give to the shareholders.