Technology Europe says goodbye to ‘airplane mode’: Passengers can talk on the phone while flying

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The first messages that airplane passengers receive before their flight takes off is to turn off their phones or put them in “airplane mode.” But that warning is about to disappear. The European Commission will designate specific frequencies of the new 5G network that will allow cellphones to remain connected while flying.

In practice, the decision will authorize airlines to permit clients to make and receive telephone calls and text messages and use data just as they would on the ground, according to the European Commission. The service will be offered using a piece of special network equipment called a picocell, which connects the plane’s network to the earth through a satellite. “The sky is no longer a limit when it comes to possibilities offered by super-fast, high-capacity connectivity,” Thierry Breton, Commissioner for the Internal market, said in a statement.

Airlines will be able to offer the latest 5G technology on their planes, according to the European Commission’s recent update on in-flight communication, which indicates the designation of certain 5G frequencies for user communication.

Currently, regulations require passenger to turn off their cellphones or activate airplane mode before takeoff and during the entire flight. The practice is a security measure to avoid interference with the plane’s electric and telecommunications systems. Connecting to the internet via wireless devices such as cellphones, tablets and laptops is possible only through an internal Wi-Fi network that the airline company offers, usually as a paid service.

However, the European Commission will now enable a specific frequency band for 5G use, ensuring that it does not interfere with any of the electronic devices on the plane so that the traveler can keep their smartphone on at all times. The network, though, will only work at low altitudes and in favorable weather conditions. In addition, the aircraft commander may order cellphones to be turned off at any time if they deem it appropriate. “5G will enable innovative services for people and growth opportunities for European companies,” Breton said.

 

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It is about time. The whole you cannot use your cell phone on a plane because of safety has been BS almost since it was announced. Total BS so happy to see an Airline finally accept it and 5G is safe now whatever the F it has been safe the whole time.
 
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