We have recieved further clarification direct from Aircell, more info can be found here
While it may be a few years later than first advertised, US communications company Aircell has created the world's first airline VoIP service, with the maiden flight leaving the US last week. The current deal is exclusive to American Airlines but the likes of Virgin America will be adding the service to their aircraft over the coming months.
The use of telecoms onboard planes has been a very sore subject for many travellers, with many content to be away from the constant ringing and phone chatter associated with everyday life on the ground. However, this is all set to change as Aircell finally launches its free VoIP service using radio spectrum which the company acquired back in 2006 at a cost of $31 million.
During this period of exclusivity American Airlines has been very clever in offering the service free of charge, knowing full well that they will very soon move to a one off payment system. It is estimated that the cost of the service, when the free period is over, will be in the region of $9.95 to $12.95 per flight with unlimited call time during the flight.
While VoIP has been a little slower to take off than many had hoped, slowly we are seeing the threat to mobile and landlines grow in stature.
We have recieved further clarification direct from Aircell, more info can be found here |
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