Published On : Tue, May 1st, 2018

Now you can access WiFi, make calls in flights

Advertisement
Airplane

Representational pic

New Delhi: Air passengers could soon have access to WiFi connections onboard aircraft as the Telecom Commission today approved a proposal in this regard.

“Exciting times ahead in Indian skies as Telecom Commission approved data and voice services in flights over Indian airspace,” Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said, announcing the commission’s decision.

The minister said that he will ensure “earliest implementation” of the proposal as the government remains committed to improving services of air passengers and making their travel delightful and hassle-free.

Advertisement
Wenesday Rate
Friday 27 Dec. 2024
Gold 24 KT 76,800/-
Gold 22 KT 71,400/-
Silver / Kg 89,100/-
Platinum 44,000/-
Recommended rate for Nagpur sarafa Making charges minimum 13% and above

According to sources, the pricing of providing the services would be left to respective airlines.

The home ministry has already given its nod to the proposal.

The department of telecom had last year asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to give its recommendations on licensing terms and modalities for providing in-flight data and voice services.

Advertisement