Soon, you will be able to make calls, browse internet while flying
Live MintNew 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 Indian telecom licence holder. The services can be provided by a valid telecom licence holder in India through domestic and foreign satellites having permission of the Department of Space, it said. “In case of using satellite system for providing IFMC, the telegraph message shall be passed through the satellite gateway earth station located within India.and such satellite gateway earth stations shall be interconnected with the NLD or access service or ISP licensee’s network for further delivery of service,” the notification said.
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