Ofcom A cellular base station on a plane would allow cellular customers to yak in flight. |
As long as there have been mobile phones, there has been an international ban on their usage on airplanes. Until now, there has been the worry that a roaming cell phone, trying to find it’s network, might interfere with the operation of the plane.
Currently the EU is working on a plan to install cellular base stations on airplanes, which would allow passengers to use their cell phones without the risk of interference.
No word from the FAA if similar plans are in the works for Airlines based in the US.
Incidentally: using your mobile to play ‘Snake’ on a plane is still not recommended.
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