Mobile Service To Be Available On Flights
Mobile Service To Be Available On Flights – The new ruling by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is set to revolutionise airline travel and bring Australia into line with other countries that have enjoyed the technology for some time.
After close consultation with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), which has raised no technical objections to the new arrangements, airline passengers may soon be able to text, check email and use data during flights.
Although some telcos have concerns the market will be dominated by an international carrier that regulates communication through a device called pico-cell, ACMA has said it will consider alternative technologies, as long as they don’t compromise safety and meet approved standards.
“The Australian Communications and Media Authority has finalised radio communications licensing arrangements to facilitate mobile communication services on aircraft,” ACMA Chairman Chris Chapman told AAP in a statement.
“The licensing arrangements will allow airlines to deploy mobile communication services on their aircraft through special on-board systems, should they choose to do so.
“In developing these arrangements, the ACMA was conscious of the need for harmonisation with aviation safety regulations and the protection of terrestrial communications networks from interference.”
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