The State of In-Flight Wi-Fi 80
CowboyRobot writes "Byte magazine gives a run-down of the current state of Internet access on airplanes. 'All of the services function in basically the same way. They provide connectivity to the public Internet via a Wi-Fi hotspot accessible from the cabin of the aircraft. This in-cabin network may also be used to provide in-flight entertainment services ranging from television network feeds to movies and canned TV shows available from an on-board media server connected to the network. In the U.S., the Internet connectivity is available when the aircraft is above 10,000 feet and is turned off during take-offs and landings. Gogo, the current market leader, provides connectivity to aircraft via a network of 250 dedicated cell towers that it has built nationwide. Fundamentally, it offers the same type of connectivity you would expect to see on a standard 3G-capable phone. The connection is limited in speed to just over 3 Mbps — and all users on the plane share this one connection.'"
An open letter (Score:4, Funny)
Dear person who insists on trying to run Netflix watch instantly from inflight wifi,
STOPIT!
Sincerely,
Every other passenger
Re:But, the situation is improving (Score:3, Funny)
Well of course things are looking up, satellites are above planes!
Re:Who needs WiFi? (Score:4, Funny)
How is a Super Nintendo emulator in any way comparable to WiFi when they're looking for a way to stay connected to the internet while they're traveling? I'm glad you can so easily be amused by your foresight to entertain yourself in such a lightweight manner, but for some people there's business to do, people to contact, emails to write, travel arrangements to make, and countless other tasks that someone would want and need internet for.
Hit up up down down left right left right b a select start and you get full broadband access from any SNES emulator.
First World Problems (Score:4, Funny)