Virgin Atlantic rolls out in-flight mobile-phone calls
3,418 views · Published 16 May 2012 · 0:30 · Indexed 31 October 2026
Channel: News Direct · 2012 · Science & Technology
Virgin Atlantic is rolling out in-flight mobile-phone calls, beginning with its London to New York route. The airline will use technology from AeroMobile, which has installed similar in-flight mobile-phone systems for airlines such as Emirates. Up to six passengers can access the system simultaneously. Users must roam onto the plane's AeroMobile network, which is a small mobile-phone base station. This base station connects with a satellite, which then re-transmits signals to ground stations. Calls, however, are prohibited during takeoff and landing. SOURCE: AeroMobile, Reuters
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