In-flight Wifi
In-flight passengers can access WiFi only when allowed, say new rules
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.
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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
 "WiFi at 40,000 ft: How does in-flight internet work?")
Good news: Soon, fliers in India may get WiFi internet on board flights
The Pilot-in-Command may permit the access of internet services by passengers on board an aircraft in flight, the government has said in a notification
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In-flight connectivity: WiFi at 40,000 feet moves a step closer to reality
For passengers, this alliance may change the entire airport experience
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Nelco hopes to roll out in-flight data connectivity services by January
The company had earlier this year obtained a licence from the Department of Telecommunications for providing in-flight and maritime connectivity (IFMC) services
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How to surf WiFi above the clouds? In-flight internet technology explained
The high cost of installing equipment for full-service carriers could discourage low-cost carriers
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Soon in-flight connectivity may be permitted; Trai views by month-end
Also, the regulator will 'soon' provide its inputs to the telecom department on the proposed New Telecom Policy (NTP)
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Airlines divided over implementing in-flight Wi-Fi
Govt's decision to allow in-flight Wi-Fi doesn't take off with budget airlines, full-service carriers enthused
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