On 22 November, the FCC announced that it is going to revise its outdated rules to allow airlines to let passengers talk to their loved ones via an onboard phone system. Read on to find out more.
According to reports, the commission is going to review the proposal on 12 December. Even if the commission adopts new rules, it will be at the airlines' discretion whether to let passengers use other cell phone services while travelling.
The reports further reveal that passengers were not allowed to use a mobile phone onboard by default. Permission was granted only after the crew had taken the necessary steps and followed the rules set by the FAA and FCC. In that case, the aircraft's wireless system is used to make calls to other users around the world.
Until recently, passengers on planes were not allowed to talk to their family and friends by phone for security reasons. But now, following the reconsideration of this proposal, people will be able to make phone calls to their friends without restrictions. Let us see what happens down the road.