United Will Offer Verizon Wi-Fi In-Flight
Verizon tested out an air-to-ground system to the
FAA’s satisfaction says the Wall Street Journal: But the frequencies in
question aren’t cleared for broadband use and are up for auction for that
purpose. The auction might happen this fall. United has to clear each model of
plane they fly to demonstrate that the Wi-Fi and air-to-ground systems
don’t cause aeronautical system interference, although it’s pretty
clear that Wi-Fi isn’t an issue given how many laptops must already
accidentally have Wi-Fi signals shooting around on planes.
Posted: Mon - June 6, 2005 at 03:54 PM