FCC kills plan to examine use of phones on planes

The FCC says NO for NOW on using your cell phone on airplanes, according to Engadget via InfoWorld.

"The FCC had been examining an existing rule that requires cell phones to be turned off once an aircraft leaves the ground in order to avoid interfering with cellular networks on the ground.

However, after gathering comments from industry and the public, the FCC said there was insufficient technical information on whether cell phones would cause harmful interference.

... The agency said it may reconsider the issue at a later time if "appropriate technical data is available."

Some good news though, reported by Gizmodo, US airliners will be offering Wi-Fi on flights starting next year.

emily | 7:49 AM | Cell Phones while driving/flying/sailing |
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