In-flight connectivity: Telecom companies are not enthusiastic

Business Standard spoke to various airlines officials who sounded quite optimistic about the service and wanted a workable solution that can be implemented

Although the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is working at a fast pace to put in place rules and licences for in-flight connectivity, yet there is little enthusiasm among telecom operators as this is not going to be a major revenue generation source for them.

DoT on Monday undertook a meeting with telecom operators, airlines, satellite service providers and Civil Aviation Ministry officials to finalise a roadmap and guidelines for in-flight connectivity.

Once the rules are in place, people will be able to surf the internet and make calls while on the aircraft. The meeting comes within a fortnight of the