In-flight WiFi

The government on Monday clarified that in-flight passengers will be able to use internet services through WiFi only when electronic devices are permitted to be used in the aircraft even after it attains altitude of 3,000 metres in Indian airspace. Under Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules, 2018, the government has mandated that In-flight and Maritime Connectivity service providers shall provide the operation of mobile communication services in aircraft at a minimum height of 3,000 metres in Indian airspace to avoid interference with terrestrial mobile networks. "Notwithstanding the minimum height in Indian airspace referred to in sub-rule (1), internet services through Wi-Fi in aircraft shall be made available when electronic devices are permitted to be used in the aircraft," as per the new rule notified on Monday. The newly notified rule will be called Flight and Maritime Connectivity (Amendment) Rules, 2024.

WiFi at 40,000 ft: How does in-flight internet work?

Leaving the earth is not enough to disconnect from the internet now. First the technology and then the govt has allowed use of the internet on flight. But ever wondered how it works? Let us find out

WiFi at 40,000 ft: How does in-flight internet work?

Leaving the earth is not enough to disconnect from the internet now. First the technology and then the govt has allowed use of the internet on flight. But ever wondered how it works? Let us find out

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