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How Do Planes Get Wi-Fi At 35,000 Feet? Here Is The Simple Answer
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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Airtel Introduces New International Roaming Plans With Unlimited Data in India
Airtel has introduced two new international roaming plans for users in India that offer voice calls and data in 189 countries. They are available with validity options of 10 and 30 days. Overseas travellers on Airtel postpaid connections can enjoy in-flight benefits with one of the newly released plans as well. Both new offerings are said to extend...
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Air India Introduces Free In-Flight Wi-Fi On Domestic Routes, A First In India
Air India becomes the first to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi Internet connectivity on select flights within India.
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SpaceX Calls off Falcon 9 Launch of Four MicroGEO Satellites at Last Second
SpaceX’s planned launch of four MicroGEO satellites was halted at the final second on December 21, 2024. The Falcon 9 rocket, set to lift off from Cape Canaveral, was forced into a scrub after the engines ignited at T-0 seconds due to an unspecified technical issue. The satellites, developed by Astranis, were intended to provide broadband service...
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Government Issues New Rule for In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity on Indian Domestic Airlines
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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In-Flight Internet Coming To India? Viasat, ISRO Prep High-Tech Satellite
There is limited internet connectivity over the Indian skies, since India allowed aircraft to have internet connectivity in flights only a couple of years ago. But this could soon change.
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Airtel Announces Roaming Plans Starting at Rs. 133 per Day With Access to 184 Countries
Bharti Airtel has upgraded its portfolio of new international roaming (IR) recharge plans by bringing new plans starting at Rs. 133 per day. The new roaming plan covers a range of 184 countries and is designed to benefit people who are travelling to multiple destinations. The latest plan includes benefits like unlimited data and in-flight connecti...
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Airtel Launches In-Flight Roaming Plans for Prepaid and Postpaid Users; Price, Validity
Airtel has announced new plans for its prepaid and postpaid users to let them stay connected when travelling on a flight. The plans will offer high-speed data, limited minutes of free calling, and a limited number of free SMS services, the telecom service provider stated. For those, who do not want to buy a separate plan, the service is also bundle...
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Woman Orders Veg Meal, Served Chicken On Flight, Air India Responds
Air India is facing flak after a passenger on a Calicut-Mumbai flight found chicken in her supposedly vegetarian meal.
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Google Working on Android Feature That Auto Enables Airplane Mode During a Flight: Report
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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How Do Planes Get Wi-Fi At 35,000 Feet? Here Is The Simple Answer
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.
-
Airtel Introduces New International Roaming Plans With Unlimited Data in India
Airtel has introduced two new international roaming plans for users in India that offer voice calls and data in 189 countries. They are available with validity options of 10 and 30 days. Overseas travellers on Airtel postpaid connections can enjoy in-flight benefits with one of the newly released plans as well. Both new offerings are said to extend...
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Air India Introduces Free In-Flight Wi-Fi On Domestic Routes, A First In India
Air India becomes the first to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi Internet connectivity on select flights within India.
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SpaceX Calls off Falcon 9 Launch of Four MicroGEO Satellites at Last Second
SpaceX’s planned launch of four MicroGEO satellites was halted at the final second on December 21, 2024. The Falcon 9 rocket, set to lift off from Cape Canaveral, was forced into a scrub after the engines ignited at T-0 seconds due to an unspecified technical issue. The satellites, developed by Astranis, were intended to provide broadband service...
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Government Issues New Rule for In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity on Indian Domestic Airlines
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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In-Flight Internet Coming To India? Viasat, ISRO Prep High-Tech Satellite
There is limited internet connectivity over the Indian skies, since India allowed aircraft to have internet connectivity in flights only a couple of years ago. But this could soon change.
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Airtel Announces Roaming Plans Starting at Rs. 133 per Day With Access to 184 Countries
Bharti Airtel has upgraded its portfolio of new international roaming (IR) recharge plans by bringing new plans starting at Rs. 133 per day. The new roaming plan covers a range of 184 countries and is designed to benefit people who are travelling to multiple destinations. The latest plan includes benefits like unlimited data and in-flight connecti...
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Airtel Launches In-Flight Roaming Plans for Prepaid and Postpaid Users; Price, Validity
Airtel has announced new plans for its prepaid and postpaid users to let them stay connected when travelling on a flight. The plans will offer high-speed data, limited minutes of free calling, and a limited number of free SMS services, the telecom service provider stated. For those, who do not want to buy a separate plan, the service is also bundle...
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Woman Orders Veg Meal, Served Chicken On Flight, Air India Responds
Air India is facing flak after a passenger on a Calicut-Mumbai flight found chicken in her supposedly vegetarian meal.
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Google Working on Android Feature That Auto Enables Airplane Mode During a Flight: Report
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).
