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alexb3678 t1_iyyylyd wrote

Using the in air Wi-Fi? Usually the thing restricting calls is the whole 30,000ft and 600mph… well except for that one time.

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Obi_Uno t1_iz14ss9 wrote

This allows airlines to install 5G picocells in the aircraft. Previously this was not allowed.

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EmperorArthur t1_iz2yapr wrote

Huh. Yeah, I don't see a problem with that. A picocell has about the same power as a WiFi Hotspot. Even better, they undergo significantly more testing and regulatory evaluation.

Any avionics which are affected by either of those are absolutely defective.

Random fun fact, the good Pilot headsets have bluetooth built in. Netflix downloads was a game changer for many pilots.

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Fenderfreak145 t1_iz0r45h wrote

Which one time?

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BloopityBlue t1_iz1v7bd wrote

I assume they're talking about 9/11 when people were calling their loved ones from the planes that were about to crash.

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Fenderfreak145 t1_iz1vat2 wrote

From the seat back pay phones

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alexb3678 t1_iz2n4ul wrote

Actually, most of the calls were from cell phones according to the 9/11 Commission Report

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