Mobile calling, internet surfing may be allowed in fights from next month
6 years, 3 months ago

Mobile calling, internet surfing may be allowed in fights from next month

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Rules to allow use of mobile phones for making calls and internet surfing during flights in the Indian airspace could come as early as January, after Law Ministry gives its concurrence, Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha indicated Wednesday. Telecom Ministry is currently awaiting the views of Law Ministry on in-flight connectivity rules and is hopeful of notifying the norms soon thereafter, Sinha said. On the successful launch of India’s heaviest satellite GSAT-11 from French Guiana, Sinha said that the move would provide a big boost to data connectivity, especially in the north eastern and hilly states. “It will bring a new revolution in the area of communications, particularly providing a big boost to the Bharat Net program in north eastern and hilly states, where high speed data will be available.

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Wi-Fi on Air India flights now: 5 things you might miss doing on plane
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3 months ago

Wi-Fi on Air India flights now: 5 things you might miss doing on plane

India Today  

“The few hours of silence without rude passengers talking, or listening on speakers is gone.” “Now we will have 100 people in flight screaming on WhatsApp calls. Congratulations.” These were some of the reactions on the social media platform X following Air India's announcement of in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity on domestic routes. 2025 began with exciting news for travel enthusiasts as …

DC Edit | Flights’ Wi-Fi: Etiquette a must
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3 months ago

DC Edit | Flights’ Wi-Fi: Etiquette a must

Deccan Chronicle  

Air India, which is well on the way to matching its own description as India’s premier global airline, has become the first in the country offering complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity on domestic flights. The service is on select aircraft now but is bound to expand given that competitors for India’s open skies are also planning to match Air India in …

Air India Introduces In-Flight Wi-Fi on Domestic, International Flights
Top News
3 months ago

Air India Introduces In-Flight Wi-Fi on Domestic, International Flights

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Air India announced on Wednesday the introduction of Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on its domestic and international flights operated by Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9, and select Airbus A321neo aircraft. “This makes Air India the first to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on flights within India, enabling travellers — whether for leisure or business — to stay connected during their flights,” …

Air India Wi-Fi: In a first, airline rolls out in-flight internet services on domestic routes; here’s how to access it
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3 months ago

Air India Wi-Fi: In a first, airline rolls out in-flight internet services on domestic routes; here’s how to access it

Live Mint  

Air India has become the first Indian carrier to provide in-flight Wi-Fi services on domestic routes. Air India's domestic passengers will now be able to browse the internet, access social media, stay updated on work, or exchange messages with friends and family from flights. The airline on Wednesday announced that from January 1, 2025, all Air India flights operated by …

Air India offers in-flight Wi-Fi services for domestic flyers
3 months ago

Air India offers in-flight Wi-Fi services for domestic flyers

Hindustan Times  

Air India on Wednesday said it has rolled out Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on board domestic and international flights operated by Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9 and select Airbus A321neo aircraft. “This makes Air India the first to offer in-flight Wi-Fi internet connectivity on flights within India, enabling travellers – flying for leisure or business – to stay connected to the …

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users: New telecom rules to improve service from January 1
4 months, 1 week ago

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users: New telecom rules to improve service from January 1

India TV News  

To make life easier for mobile users, the government routinely updates telecom regulations. If you use a mobile phone, there’s important news to note: a new rule will come into effect starting January 1, 2025, impacting customers of Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL. Currently, RoW rules vary from state to state, which has resulted in telecom operators encountering different charges …

Flight mode no more? Airline passengers are set to be told they CAN use their mobile on board jets
2 years, 4 months ago

Flight mode no more? Airline passengers are set to be told they CAN use their mobile on board jets

Daily Mail  

Airline passengers in the EU will soon be able to use their phones in the air as they would on the ground, meaning a possible end to airplane mode. The European Commission has allowed airlines to provide 5G technology on board jets as well as slower mobile data. Passengers will therefore be able to access their phone's usual features including …

Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 03, 2022 10:25 IST The draft Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2022, which intends to consolidate laws on the provision, development, and expansion of telecommunication services, networks, infrastructure, and spectrum has passed one more stage—public scrutiny. The Bill does not reflect many of the concerns pertaining to surveillance, Internet shutdowns, and licensing and seems in many ways to be …

Govt allows in-flight Wi-Fi services in India: Everything that you need to know
5 years, 1 month ago

Govt allows in-flight Wi-Fi services in India: Everything that you need to know

India Today  

It took a while but finally it's here. The government notification says that subject to permission by the main captain, all flights will be able to switch on in-flight Wi-Fi for the benefit of fliers. The government on Monday permitted airlines that are operating in India to provide free in-flight Wi-Fi services to passengers thus lifting restrictions on flyers. The …

WiFi on Indian flights soon: 5 things you can no longer do on planes
5 years, 1 month ago

WiFi on Indian flights soon: 5 things you can no longer do on planes

India Today  

If you travel on flights often, here is some news for you. The central government has allowed all airlines operating in India to provide in-flight WiFi services to passengers. Be it binge-watching a new series or being updated about the world - the in-flight WiFi service will allow you to do it all while being in the Indian airspace. A …

Vistara to offer live cricket at 40,000 feet
5 years, 1 month ago

Vistara to offer live cricket at 40,000 feet

Live Mint  

Vistara, the Indian affiliate of Singapore Airlines Ltd., will become the country’s first carrier to offer in-flight Wi-Fi and streaming services on its new Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliners, in what could boost its ambitions as a premium airline in one of the world’s busiest markets. Passengers will be able to access sites like Facebook and messaging service WhatsApp, as well …

In-flight and maritime mobile services: DoT to hold meeting with industry players on Jan 4
6 years, 3 months ago

In-flight and maritime mobile services: DoT to hold meeting with industry players on Jan 4

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The telecom department will hold a meeting on January 4 with telecom operators, airlines and shipping companies to discuss a roadmap for in-flight and maritime mobile services. Indian and foreign airlines and shipping companies operating in the country can provide in-flight and maritime voice and data services in partnership with a valid Indian telecom licence holder. Hughes India, …

Govt notifies rules for in-flight, maritime mobile phone services
6 years, 3 months ago

Govt notifies rules for in-flight, maritime mobile phone services

Live Mint  

New Delhi: People will soon be able to make calls and access internet through their phones during air travel and ship voyage within Indian territory as the government has notified rules for providing such services. Indian and foreign airlines and shipping companies operating in the country can provide in-flight and maritime voice and data services in partnership with a valid …

Soon, you will be able to make calls, browse internet while flying
6 years, 3 months ago

Soon, you will be able to make calls, browse internet while flying

Live Mint  

New Delhi: People will soon be able to make calls and access internet through their phones during air travel and ship voyage within Indian territory as the government has notified rules for providing such services. Indian and foreign airlines and shipping companies operating in the country can provide in-flight and maritime voice and data services in partnership with a valid …

In-flight connectivity licence norms to be approved by October this year: Report
6 years, 7 months ago

In-flight connectivity licence norms to be approved by October this year: Report

Firstpost  

Experts say that it will take a lot of time for Indian carriers to launch in-flight connectivity. As per a report by the Economic Times, the telecom department seems to be all set to allow in-flight connectivity by as soon as October this year. A DoT official speaking to the publication in a statement said, “We are in the final …

Govt holds discussions with telecom operators, airlines on in-flight wi-fi services
6 years, 10 months ago

Govt holds discussions with telecom operators, airlines on in-flight wi-fi services

Firstpost  

The government on Tuesday held detailed discussions with telecom operators and airlines on framing guidelines for in-flight data and voice services New Delhi: The government on Tuesday held detailed discussions with telecom operators and airlines on framing guidelines for in-flight data and voice services, sources said. The meeting comes within a fortnight of the Telecom Commission, the highest policy making …

Early implementation of Telecom panel’s nod to in-flight connectivity: Prabhu
6 years, 11 months ago

Early implementation of Telecom panel’s nod to in-flight connectivity: Prabhu

Hindustan Times  

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday assured early “implementation” of the Telecom Commission’s approval for offering in-flight connectivity within Indian airspace. Civil Aviation minister Suresh Prabhu said the government will now “work towards creating the license framework” for a special category of service providers called ‘In-flight’ connectivity provider. According to the minister, who also heads the Ministry of Commerce …

Telecom Commission approves Wi-Fi services on flights in India
6 years, 11 months ago

Telecom Commission approves Wi-Fi services on flights in India

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Air travellers in India will soon get in-flight internet access, with the Telecom Commission, the highest decision-making body at the telecom department, approving the proposal on Tuesday. The telecom department will now start the process of framing licence terms for in-flight connectivity providers and then invite applications, she said, adding that this process could take three months. Trai …

Data services may soon be allowed on domestic flights
6 years, 11 months ago

Data services may soon be allowed on domestic flights

Hindustan Times  

Flyers will soon be able to avail data services during flights with the Telecom Commission, the highest decision-making body at the department of telecommunications, set to approve the much-awaited proposal at its next meeting scheduled on May 1, a person aware of the matter said, requesting anonymity. Moreover, the pricing would be left to airlines, the person said, adding that …

Communicate even while you're mid air
7 years, 2 months ago

Communicate even while you're mid air

Deccan Chronicle  

Haven’t we all come across those loud noisy passengers in trains and in buses? To add to this air travellers in India will soon be allowed to make calls and access the internet while flying in Indian airspace, since the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India allowed in-flight connectivity. City-based Lubna Arshi marketing analyst, says, “Today’s world is addicted to the …

TRAI bats for both in-flight mobile calls and Internet services to be permitted on aircrafts
7 years, 2 months ago

TRAI bats for both in-flight mobile calls and Internet services to be permitted on aircrafts

Firstpost  

To promote the adoption of in-flight connectivity TRAI said, IFC service providers should be allowed to be set up at flat annual token licence fee of Re 1. “The operation of mobile communication on aircraft services should be permitted with minimum height restriction of 3,000 metres in Indian airspace,” the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India said. The TRAI said to …

Trai recommends allowing mobile calling, Wi-Fi on flights
7 years, 2 months ago

Trai recommends allowing mobile calling, Wi-Fi on flights

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has cleared the decks for in-flight calling and internet usage in Indian airspace, the regulator said on Friday. “The framework recommended for In-Flight Connectivity services in Indian airspace should be made applicable to all types of aircrafts such as commercial airlines, business jets, executive aircrafts, etc.,” Trai said in its note, adding …

TRAI proposes in-flight mobile calls, use of internet, video services in Indian air space
7 years, 2 months ago

TRAI proposes in-flight mobile calls, use of internet, video services in Indian air space

Firstpost  

Telecom regulator Trai on Friday recommended allowing mobile telephony and Internet services for passengers during air travel in the country through both satellite and terrestrial network. New Delhi: Telecom regulator Trai on Friday recommended allowing mobile telephony and Internet services for passengers during air travel in the country through both satellite and terrestrial network. “The authority recommends that both, Internet …

Trai’s views on in-flight connectivity framework by December-end
7 years, 3 months ago

Trai’s views on in-flight connectivity framework by December-end

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will come out with its recommendations on allowing in-flight connectivity by December-end, a top official said on Wednesday. which means in next 15 days or so.” Sharma declined to divulge more, but said “the broad point is that in-flight connectivity shall be allowed”. On the NTP, Sharma said Trai has already held various …

TRAI to announce in-flight connectivity recommendations by the end of December
7 years, 3 months ago

TRAI to announce in-flight connectivity recommendations by the end of December

Firstpost  

Recommendations on in-flight connectivity to come out by year end or next 15 days," TRAI Chairman R.S. Sharma told reporters on Wednesday The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will come out with its much-awaited recommendations for in-flight connectivity by December-end. “Recommendations on in-flight connectivity to come out by year end or next 15 days,” TRAI Chairman R.S. Declining to reveal …

Trai seeks public views on in-flight mobile services
7 years, 6 months ago

Trai seeks public views on in-flight mobile services

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday started consultation process on framing guidelines for full- fledged in-flight mobile services. Trai, in its consultation paper on in-flight connectivity, said, “Given the rapidly expanding demand for ‘in- flight communication’, there is a proposal to introduce in- flight connectivity for voice, data and video services over Indian airspace for domestic, international …

Trai issues a consultation paper to decide rules and types of services for in-flight connectivity
7 years, 6 months ago

Trai issues a consultation paper to decide rules and types of services for in-flight connectivity

Firstpost  

The consultation paper on ‘In Flight Connectivity’ has sought written comments on the issues from the stakeholders by October 27. In view of the rising demand for in-flight connectivity, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday issued a consultation paper on the same where it has asked the industry stakeholders about what type of IFC services should be permitted …

Wi-Fi on flights in Indian airspace may soon be allowed: aviation secretary
8 years, 7 months ago

Wi-Fi on flights in Indian airspace may soon be allowed: aviation secretary

India TV News  

There is some good news for fliers who have missed out on browsing internet while on board. “I will be able to give you good news in 10 days,” civil aviation secretary R N Choubey said in response to a query on when Wi-Fi would be allowed in flights. “There is fairly a good chance that in ten days “There …

Delhi LG's help sought over mobile phone towers
10 years, 4 months ago

Delhi LG's help sought over mobile phone towers

India TV News  

New Delhi: Three leading telecom industry associations have written to Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung, seeking his support for proper norms to erect mobile towers since delays on this count are causing call drops and poor service quality. "To provide seamless connectivity without any gaps, it is required to have a continuous mesh of cell sites in the mobile network …

Skype to bar calls on mobile,landline within India from Nov 10
10 years, 5 months ago

Skype to bar calls on mobile,landline within India from Nov 10

Firstpost  

Over the top telecom player Skype today said it will stop calling facility from its application on mobile and landlines within India from November 10. Over the top telecom player Skypetoday said it will stop calling facility from its applicationon mobile and landlines within India from November 10. “As of November 10, 2014 Skype will end support forcalling within India, …

Rule Allowing In-Flight Phone Calls Clears First FCC Hurdle
11 years, 3 months ago

Rule Allowing In-Flight Phone Calls Clears First FCC Hurdle

NPR  

Rule Allowing In-Flight Phone Calls Clears First FCC Hurdle Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Slocum/AP Matt Slocum/AP Update at 4 p.m. "We need to update this rule for the benefit of consumers and to reflect accurately changing technical realities," FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler wrote in a statement after the vote. ET: Summary Of Changes From the FCC comes a …

US regulators weigh permitting cellphone calls on planes
11 years, 4 months ago

US regulators weigh permitting cellphone calls on planes

Firstpost  

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler said in a statement Thursday the commission is proposing greater in-flight access to mobile broadband. Washington: US government regulators say rules against making cellphone calls during airline flights are “outdated,” and it’s time to change them. He says - quote - “the time is right to review our outdated and restrictive rules.” Flight attendants …

U.S. regulators to propose use of cell phones in flight
11 years, 4 months ago

U.S. regulators to propose use of cell phones in flight

Raw Story  

US telecommunications regulators will consider next month allowing people to use cell phones and other broadband services during flights, officials said Thursday. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler said the agency had just circulated a proposal on allowing airlines to offer broadband services to passengers while in flight. The choice would still be up to individual airlines to offer broadband …

In-flight phone calls to become standard, say experts
12 years, 10 months ago

In-flight phone calls to become standard, say experts

CNN  

Story highlights Virgin Atlantic has introduced in-flight calls on transatlantic flights New systems allow for mobile phones to be used on planes without affecting equipment In-flight calling is still banned in the US, but some are tipping this to be overturned Call charges are similar to international roaming rates CNN — Switching off your cellphone during a flight will soon …

No pesky calls from Sept. 27
13 years, 6 months ago

No pesky calls from Sept. 27

The Hindu  

Finally, there is good news for mobile subscribers looking forward to getting relief from unwanted telemarketing calls and SMS. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has decided to implement new guidelines to check pesky calls and SMS from September 27. In a notification issued on Monday regarding the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2011, the TRAI said all relevant …

Now, Google, Skype, VPN Asked To Give Access To Law Enforcing Agenices
14 years, 7 months ago

Now, Google, Skype, VPN Asked To Give Access To Law Enforcing Agenices

India TV News  

New Delhi: After mobile phone maker BlackBerry, the government will issue notices to search engine Google, internet phone call provider Skype, service provider Virtual Private Network and a few other entities to make available their services to law enforcement agencies. The notices to these entities will be issued beginning tomorrow and all of them will be asked to comply with …

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