Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Americans rule in-flight internet adoption -- for now]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/americans-rule-in-flight-internet-adoption-for-now/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/americans-rule-in-flight-internet-adoption-for-now/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/americans-rule-in-flight-internet-adoption-for-now/#comments It doesn't get more American than gnawing on a doughnut sandwich while watching Toddlers in Tiaras, right? Well, apparently, the only thing more American is engaging in these two acts while connected to in-flight internet. In a recent BBC article, Gogo's Jon Cobin said at least 1,200 commercial aircraft flying over these here amber waves of grain offer up WiFi, while there are only 100 [commercial] flying machines serving on-board connectivity in the rest of the world. Delta's just announced full, fleet-wide WiFi connections on domestic flights, while most other major US carriers offer internet access on all or some of their planes. As the BBC points out, that could have something to do with the slow roll out of satellite-based systems -- many American airlines depend on Gogo's land-based services. Unfortunately for you die-hard patriots, however, acceptance of satellite broadband seems poised to take flight in the near future. At least we'll always have Eden Wood.

Americans rule in-flight internet adoption -- for now originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AmericaBBCbroadbandGogoIn Flight InternetIn Flight WiFiIn-flight internetIn-flightInternetinflight broadbandInflightBroadbandInFlightInternetInFlightWifiinternetWiFiwireless internetWirelessInternetWed, 03 Aug 2011 14:17:00 EST<![CDATA[JetBlue to bring Ka-band high-speed internet to the friendly skies by 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/jetblue-to-bring-ka-band-high-speed-internet-to-the-friendly-sk/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/jetblue-to-bring-ka-band-high-speed-internet-to-the-friendly-sk/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/jetblue-to-bring-ka-band-high-speed-internet-to-the-friendly-sk/#commentsDespite Boeing's early efforts to make satellite service the go-to option for in-flight internet, the rather costly connection solution never really took off. It seems, satellite connectivity is about to experience something of a resurgence -- just last month Gogo announced its plans to blanket the globe with Ka-band coverage by 2015, and now JetBlue's announcing that it will be the first to deliver an on-board Ka-band network. In an agreement with ViaSat, the airline intends to bring the service to its more than 170 aircraft, beginning installation in 2012. The new broadband option will reportedly offer higher transmission speeds and more bandwidth per passenger for less money than other in-flight internet alternatives. With Lufthansa's new FlyNet service also sporting satellite-enabled WiFi, it would seem things are looking up for the future of the once doomed broadband solution.

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JetBlue to bring Ka-band high-speed internet to the friendly skies by 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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US Airways finally secures Gogo in-flight WiFi, adding to all A321's by June originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aircell tempts HTC HD2 owners with six months free in-flight WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Dallas News, thanks Travis]

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American Airlines goes live with in-flight WiFi service originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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American Airlines ran a "dress rehearsal" of its AirCell-powered in-fight WiFi service last month, and it looks like it was a success -- the airline is set to expand the trial to some 15 jets over the coming weeks, with tests expected to last six months. The tests are apparently more to evaluate the speed and reliability of the wireless connection, rather than to study the impact on the plane's avionics, so it looks like this is finally happening -- we'd recommend against wearing your WiFi-detector shirts through security, however.

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American Airlines rolling out in-flight WiFi to 15 more jets originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Passengers on Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA will soon have something to talk about... literally. The company is joining the growing ranks of airlines that allow mobile phone and / or wireless internet service on flights. According to the Scandinavian airline, the new features will be offered sometime later this year, and will be provided by a new subsidiary, Norwegian AS. Now, if only they'd allow smoking again.

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Norwegian Air rolling out in-flight phone use, internet access originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Passengers on Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA will soon have something to talk about... literally. The company is joining the growing ranks of airlines that allow mobile phone and / or wireless internet service on flights. According to the Scandinavian airline, the new features will be offered sometime later this year, and will be provided by a new subsidiary, Norwegian AS. Now, if only they'd allow smoking again.

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Norwegian Air rolling out in-flight phone use, internet access originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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