Ofcom Approves Mobile Use on Planes
Ofcom has approved the use of mobile telephones on aircraft this week.The UK phone regulator has proposed a licensing regime for airlines, which will enable them to use systems which allow passengers to make phone calls and send SMS messages whilst in the air.
Comparable services are already available elsewhere around the globe, but UK air passengers are still currently not permitted to use their mobile phones when flying, as signals can interfere with cockpit instructions.
The decision to change this situation follows talks with regulators across the European Union (EU) and a belief by Ofcom that providing access to voice calls, text messages and the internet would be a "valuable in-flight service".
Before it is clear to come into action, the proposals need to be approved by the Civil Aviation Authority and the European Aviation Safety Agency.
Low-cost airline Ryanair has already said that it would allow these services on all its flights, although passengers should note that calls will not fall within EU charging restrictions and could prove to be expensive.
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