NetStumbler http://www.netstumbler.com The award-winning wireless networking tool and the best source for your daily Wi-Fi, WiMAX, 3G and VoIP news. Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:52:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Southwest Reaching For Wi-Fi In Sky http://www.netstumbler.com/2007/04/26/southwest-reaching-for-wi-fi-in-sky/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2007/04/26/southwest-reaching-for-wi-fi-in-sky/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:07:16 +0000 Kristin Abraham http://www.netstumbler.com/2007/04/26/southwest-reaching-for-wi-fi-in-sky/ Southwest Airlines is looking to add WiFi services to its flights. They’re hoping to begin rolling out a prototype within the next nine months. Eventually, the plan is that travelers will not only be able to access their email but also have more entertainment options during their flights. The appeal of WiFi during long flights is apparent and several other airlines have responded by saying they are also looking into offering this service.
Via [denverpost.com]

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Under the plan, AirCell promises to finish installing equipment, which weighs less than 100 pounds, on the cabin overnight. The gear will serve as a Wi-Fi hotspot and enables laptop computers and devices such as a Wi-Fi-enabled Blackberry to access the Internet. Blumenstein said passengers will pay no more than $10 per day for the service and sees partnerships with T-Mobile, iPass and Boingo. He expects speeds of the in-flight service to be similar to that on the ground. The service, however, will not allow VoIP calls except when pilots, flight attendants and air marshals need to speak with people on the ground concerning scheduling, safety and security issues.
Via [online.wsj.com]

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