Anyone who has travelled by airplane even once in their life knows it very well. As soon as you sit in your seat you are called upon to do two things. The first is to fasten your seat belt and the second is to turn off your mobile phone or put it into flight mode.
However, as it seems, for one of these two "obligations" the end is coming.
We will still continue to wear seat belts on planes, thankfully. What's changing, however, is the closure of our mobile phones.
In particular, according to what is known, the flight mode is soon to be... relegated to the dustbin of history.
This is because the European Commission is preparing to define specific frequencies of the new 5G network, which will allow our mobile phones to remain open and connected to the internet even when we are flying.
This is because the European Commission is preparing to define specific frequencies of the new 5G network, which will allow our mobile phones to remain open and connected to the internet even when we are flying.
"The sky is no longer the limit when it comes to the potential of high-speed, high-capacity connectivity," said Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton.
How it will work
Until now, regulations have required passengers to switch off their mobile phones (or switch on flight mode) as a safety measure to avoid interference with the plane's electrical and telecommunications systems.
Now, however, internet connection via phones, tablets and laptops will be possible via an internal Wi-Fi network offered by the airline.
Wait before you rejoice. The service is expected to be given to the passenger for a fee.
By all accounts, mobile phone companies and airlines are expected to set a special price for using the service, as the connection may include individual connections to networks from multiple countries.
In addition, airlines will have to make significant and costly modifications to their equipment to enable internet use. Therefore, they will not offer it for free.
Initially, the network will only work at low altitudes and in favourable weather conditions and the captain of the aircraft[/B] will be able to order deactivation[/B] of mobile phones at any time, should he/she deem it appropriate.
"5G will enable innovative services for people and growth opportunities for European companies," said Breton."
In fact, the Commission also introduced innovations in terms of road transport, as Wi-Fi with 5GHz frequency bands will be able to operate in cars, buses and other means of transport. The measure is expected to come into force by summer 2023 at the latest.
Source: in.gr
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