The issue has been brewing for many years but has been hampered until now by concerns over safety and the commercial viability of business models. The regulator's new proposals are the result of negotiations within the European Union, and will therefore cover all European airspace--although what will happen with flights leaving that airspace remains to be seen. Ofcom is proposing a situation where a mobile base station would be allowed to be installed on a plane. Calls would be routed by satellite and would be treated as if the user were roaming. The revenue would come from a deal between the airline and an onboard operator. There are two operators currently able to offer such a service: OnAir and Aeromobile.http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1035_22-6214148.html
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