Being in the air will no longer mean being disconnected from the earth below. Beginning in 2008, passengers be able to use WiFi-enabled laptops, mobile handheld devices and smart phones aboard selected aircraft -- thanks to cell- and satellite-based wireless broadband services.
AirCell's high-speed data connection will enable passengers to surf the Internet, check and send E-mail, send attachments and log into office networks using personal WiFi enabled laptops (left) or mobile handheld devices. American Airlines is starting with B767s in transcontinental service, and Virgin America will install it throughout their fleet which is expected to serve 10 US cities by next year. Alaska Airlines will be the first to install Row 44's satellite-based system, a type of technology that several European carriers are already using.
Before you know it, I'll be blogging from 35,000 feet -- and you might be reading my blog that way too.
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Good for you. What are they going to charge for the privledge...?
ReplyDeleteI for one would like to see how it works, keep us informed.Thanks...
ReplyDeleteI don't know what they will charge. It is possible, of course, that this will only be installed in first/business class and will therefore be included in the fare.
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