Just before take-off, the announcement system on the plane asks all passengers to switch their phones to flight mode.
It has been talked about for years that this has no effect on the connection between the pilot and the control tower, but now it is official - the European Union allows the use of the phone while flying.
How It Works?
Phones that work on 5G technology will be able to work as usual, just like on the ground during flights in the European Union.
The use will be made through a special technology based on a satellite network.
It is important to remember that in the end, the airlines will have to approve the matter and install the appropriate systems in the planes.
The use of the telephone will only be carried out after approval by the airline.
Coming soon: a phone call from the cell phone on the plane, photo: Getty Images
The decision of the European Union was made at the end of last week.
One of the questions that arise following the decision is whether the airlines will allow the use of cell phones in the air.
At the moment, as mentioned, the European Union has approved the issue, but the use of phones through the cellular operator in other continents has not yet been allowed, therefore, even when the airlines approve, it may take some time before we can make calls during the flight through the cellular operator on transatlantic flights.
In any case, this is a very significant decision that is expected to lead to similar decisions in other parts of the world as well, for calls, messages and free surfing even when we are at an altitude of 36 thousand feet.
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