in flight mobile
RSS in flight mobileMobile broadband threatening fixed line?
News I is for In-flight Mobile broadband is encroaching on the business of fixed line ISPs, market research company YouGov is claiming. Results from YouGov's DongleTrack report show while the majority (64 per cent) of mobile broadband users are buying... [20 Aug 2008]
Flight booking checks into mobiles
News Justtheflight.co.uk, a flight booking website based in the Isle of Man, claims to be the first to launch a search-and-book facility for the mobile phone. Flight bookings must be made in English and paid for with a credit card, although the company... [23 Jul 2008]
BA launches iPhone app for frequent flyers
News Paul Coby, CIO British Airways, BA said in a statement: "The iPhone is revolutionising mobile communications and allows us to provide instant access to arrivals and departures information which will enhance the experience of travelling with BA. [11 Jul 2008]
Peter Cochrane's Blog: Quality by design
Comment Written on the flight back to London and dispatched via a free wi-fi service in the lounge at Heathrow later the same day. Everything from hospital and office cleanliness to vehicle reliability, from IT services to mobile devices, is harmed by such... [09 Jul 2008]
Ofcom: Mobile broadband driving interest in fibre
News I is for In-flight The rapid take-up of mobile broadband could help spur the arrival of super-fast fibre broadband networks in the UK, says telecoms regulator Ofcom, which has set out plans for a pro-investment regulatory framework that will... [04 Jul 2008]
Dear silicon.com: Tech teacher shortage, Kangaroo and phones on planes
Comment Business travellers and others want to make calls during flight and airlines and wireless companies want to make revenue from this service; but most people onboard don't want to be bothered by others yapping away during the flight. [03 Jul 2008]
We are now roaming at 30,000 feet...
Comment Emirates chose to deploy in-flight mobile phone technology because its passengers wanted to use their own phones. Although use of the mobile will still be prohibited during takeoff and landing, those who really cannot afford to switch off for more... [26 Jun 2008]
Mobile phones key to paperless air travel
News Sita reckons digital travellers will benefit too - gaining access to a range of mobile-enabled services such as real-time flight updates; self-service booking, check-in and boarding; and mobile payments. [20 Jun 2008]
Thin clients switch on digitally excluded
Case Study I is for In-flight As many of the homes involved in the project don't have landlines installed - instead relying on mobile phones only - Aimes decided to use wireless mesh network technology for last mile connectivity. [17 Jun 2008]
Business travellers demand more tech
News She said in a statement: "The future growth of business travel is inextricably linked to the advancement of technology - be that technology to book travel, in-flight technology or payment technology. Business travellers are crying out for airplane... [02 Jun 2008]
Dear silicon.com... dirty computers, lie detectors, T5 tech, mobile ASBOs
Comment Anybody wanting to use a mobile in flight must state their intention at check-in and will consequently be seated at the back of the plane with the rest of the self-important morons shouting into their blingfones (TM). [15 May 2008]
Brits want ASBOs for rude mobile users
News Music blaring out of mobiles and conversations so loud that everyone in the train carriage is forced to listen are just two of the mobile habits that are getting on the UK's wick. So much ire is being generated by mobile use that some Brits believe... [09 May 2008]
In-flight mobiles to take off over Europe
News In-flight mobile calls have been given the green light by the European Commission (EC) which has moved to pave the way for the take off of pan-European services. In-flight mobile phone services can be a very interesting new service especially for... [08 Apr 2008]
3.5G gizmos mushrooming forth
News I is for In-flight The number of 3.5G devices on the market is mushrooming with 150 per cent annual growth in HSDPA gizmos, according to stats from GSM/3G supplier association the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). [07 Apr 2008]
Dear silicon.com... T5 chaos, mobile maladies, and laptop losses…
Comment My colleague was on a flight to Vancouver yesterday and had to leave (and arrive) for a week's skiing without any luggage. Following that, another topic on readers' radars is the debate over the dangers of mobile phones, and lastly, government... [03 Apr 2008]
