Thursday, March 27, 2008

Approval for mobiles on aircraft

Restriction of using mobile phones on flying planes is removed in European Space by Ofcom. Although the first mobile call on commercial airlines was allowed by Emirates Airlines on 20th March, 08.

The services on the mobile phones will be accessible after reaching an altitude of 3000m or more. Specific hardware will be used to ensure the services offered.

Pico Cells the mobile base stations will be installed into the aircraft and will be switched on after take off.

Obviously, there will be higher call rate from the plane than from the ground but it will bring you closer to your loved ones.

Source: BBC

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