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How Do Planes Get Wi-Fi At 35,000 Feet? Here Is The Simple Answer
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Ever wondered how flights keep you online mid-air? From satellites to airplane mode, here's how in-flight Wi-Fi really works at 35,000 feet.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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To Wi-Fi Or Not To Wi-Fi On A Plane? Pros And Cons Of Using Internet At 30,000 Feet
- Friday January 3, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
'Airplane mode' or 'Wi-Fi on'? As Air India now provides passengers free WiFi access, we asked people if they really want to use the internet on a flight.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Air India Introduces Free In-Flight Wi-Fi On Domestic Routes, A First In India
- Friday January 3, 2025
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
Air India becomes the first to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi Internet connectivity on select flights within India.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Government Issues New Rule for In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity on Indian Domestic Airlines
- Thursday November 7, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced a new rule for in-flight and maritime Wi-Fi connectivity recently. With the new rules, the government department has specified the criteria under which travellers will be allowed to access Internet connectivity. It is believed that with this rule change, Indian airlines such as Air India, ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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DJI Neo Drone With 4K Video Support, 135 Gram Weight, AI Subject Tracking Launched: Specifications, Price
- Friday September 6, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
DJI Neo was launched as the company’s lightest and most compact drone to date, on Thursday. It boasts capabilities such as subject tracking powered by artificial intelligence (AI), QuickShots feature, 4K ultra-stabilized video recording and remote-less operation via smartphone pairing. The company also announced an assortment of useful accessorie...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Fake Free Wi-Fi Scam Targets Australian Airports, Flights: Report
- Friday June 28, 2024
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A 42-year-old man from Western Australia faces charges for allegedly setting up fake Wi-Fi networks at airports and on domestic flights across Perth, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
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www.ndtv.com
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Google Working on Android Feature That Auto Enables Airplane Mode During a Flight: Report
- Wednesday July 12, 2023
- Written by Himani Jha, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Google is reportedly working on a new Android feature that will help users automatically turn on Airplane mode during a flight. The technology is also said to come with some improved functionalities for Airplane mode. The company has filed a patent for the upcoming connected flight mode via World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airplane Mode Wont Be Mandatory on Flights in European Union From June 2023
- Monday December 5, 2022
- Tech | Written by Ali Pardiwala, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
You wont be prompted to turn on Airplane Mode on your mobile phone on flights in the EU in the coming months, as per a new regulation set to be implemented by June 2023. Airlines will be allowed to offer 5G connectivity in flight, so youll likely b
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www.ndtv.com
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Jio Launches In-Flight Connectivity Packs, Adds 2 New International Roaming Options With Wi-Fi Calling
- Friday September 25, 2020
- Jagmeet Singh
Jio has launched in-flight connectivity packs starting at Rs. 499 to offer high-speed data access as well as voice calling and SMS message benefits for inflight communications. In addition to the new in-flight connectivity packs, Jio has revised the Rs. 1,101 and Rs. 1,201 international roaming packs and introduced the Rs. 1,102 and Rs. 1,202 inter...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Soon, Passengers Can Enjoy Wi-Fi On Flights In India
- Monday March 2, 2020
- India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Swati Bhasin
In a long-awaited move, air passengers can access internet through Wii-Fi on board when the devices are on airplane mode, the Civil Aviation Ministry has said, lifting the restrictions on flyers.
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www.ndtv.com
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Apple Music to Be Available for Free Streaming on American Airlines Flights
- Thursday January 31, 2019
- Indo-Asian News Service
Apple has announced that Apple Music subscribers can stream songs or videos without buying Wi-Fi on any domestic American Airlines flight from February 1.
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www.gadgets360.com
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In-Flight Connectivity May Soon Happen In India: Telecom Secretary
- Friday September 21, 2018
- India News | Press Trust of India
In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) enabling passengers to make calls and access internet services on domestic and international flights in India may happen this or early next week, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said today.
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www.ndtv.com
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Foreign Airlines Could Benefit From Centre's Nod To In-Flight Internet: Reports
- Sunday May 6, 2018
- India News | Press Trust of India
Foreign airlines could be the immediate beneficiaries of the government's recent nod to onboard voice and data connectivity as the domestic players were not yet equipped for internet services, according to an aviation consultancy firm.
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www.ndtv.com
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Turkish Airlines Plane Diverted. Wi-Fi Hotspot Named "Bomb On Board" To Blame
- Saturday December 2, 2017
- Offbeat | Reuters
A Turkish Airlines flight from Nairobi to Istanbul was diverted after the detection of a wi-fi network called "bomb on board" that alarmed the passengers, the airline said on Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com
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How Do Planes Get Wi-Fi At 35,000 Feet? Here Is The Simple Answer
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Ever wondered how flights keep you online mid-air? From satellites to airplane mode, here's how in-flight Wi-Fi really works at 35,000 feet.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
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To Wi-Fi Or Not To Wi-Fi On A Plane? Pros And Cons Of Using Internet At 30,000 Feet
- Friday January 3, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
'Airplane mode' or 'Wi-Fi on'? As Air India now provides passengers free WiFi access, we asked people if they really want to use the internet on a flight.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Air India Introduces Free In-Flight Wi-Fi On Domestic Routes, A First In India
- Friday January 3, 2025
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
Air India becomes the first to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi Internet connectivity on select flights within India.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Government Issues New Rule for In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity on Indian Domestic Airlines
- Thursday November 7, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced a new rule for in-flight and maritime Wi-Fi connectivity recently. With the new rules, the government department has specified the criteria under which travellers will be allowed to access Internet connectivity. It is believed that with this rule change, Indian airlines such as Air India, ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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DJI Neo Drone With 4K Video Support, 135 Gram Weight, AI Subject Tracking Launched: Specifications, Price
- Friday September 6, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
DJI Neo was launched as the company’s lightest and most compact drone to date, on Thursday. It boasts capabilities such as subject tracking powered by artificial intelligence (AI), QuickShots feature, 4K ultra-stabilized video recording and remote-less operation via smartphone pairing. The company also announced an assortment of useful accessorie...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Fake Free Wi-Fi Scam Targets Australian Airports, Flights: Report
- Friday June 28, 2024
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A 42-year-old man from Western Australia faces charges for allegedly setting up fake Wi-Fi networks at airports and on domestic flights across Perth, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
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www.ndtv.com
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Google Working on Android Feature That Auto Enables Airplane Mode During a Flight: Report
- Wednesday July 12, 2023
- Written by Himani Jha, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Google is reportedly working on a new Android feature that will help users automatically turn on Airplane mode during a flight. The technology is also said to come with some improved functionalities for Airplane mode. The company has filed a patent for the upcoming connected flight mode via World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airplane Mode Wont Be Mandatory on Flights in European Union From June 2023
- Monday December 5, 2022
- Tech | Written by Ali Pardiwala, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
You wont be prompted to turn on Airplane Mode on your mobile phone on flights in the EU in the coming months, as per a new regulation set to be implemented by June 2023. Airlines will be allowed to offer 5G connectivity in flight, so youll likely b
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www.ndtv.com
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Jio Launches In-Flight Connectivity Packs, Adds 2 New International Roaming Options With Wi-Fi Calling
- Friday September 25, 2020
- Jagmeet Singh
Jio has launched in-flight connectivity packs starting at Rs. 499 to offer high-speed data access as well as voice calling and SMS message benefits for inflight communications. In addition to the new in-flight connectivity packs, Jio has revised the Rs. 1,101 and Rs. 1,201 international roaming packs and introduced the Rs. 1,102 and Rs. 1,202 inter...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Soon, Passengers Can Enjoy Wi-Fi On Flights In India
- Monday March 2, 2020
- India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Swati Bhasin
In a long-awaited move, air passengers can access internet through Wii-Fi on board when the devices are on airplane mode, the Civil Aviation Ministry has said, lifting the restrictions on flyers.
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www.ndtv.com
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Apple Music to Be Available for Free Streaming on American Airlines Flights
- Thursday January 31, 2019
- Indo-Asian News Service
Apple has announced that Apple Music subscribers can stream songs or videos without buying Wi-Fi on any domestic American Airlines flight from February 1.
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www.gadgets360.com
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In-Flight Connectivity May Soon Happen In India: Telecom Secretary
- Friday September 21, 2018
- India News | Press Trust of India
In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) enabling passengers to make calls and access internet services on domestic and international flights in India may happen this or early next week, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said today.
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www.ndtv.com
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Foreign Airlines Could Benefit From Centre's Nod To In-Flight Internet: Reports
- Sunday May 6, 2018
- India News | Press Trust of India
Foreign airlines could be the immediate beneficiaries of the government's recent nod to onboard voice and data connectivity as the domestic players were not yet equipped for internet services, according to an aviation consultancy firm.
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www.ndtv.com
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Turkish Airlines Plane Diverted. Wi-Fi Hotspot Named "Bomb On Board" To Blame
- Saturday December 2, 2017
- Offbeat | Reuters
A Turkish Airlines flight from Nairobi to Istanbul was diverted after the detection of a wi-fi network called "bomb on board" that alarmed the passengers, the airline said on Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com