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> I guess it's like the "no smoking" lights in airplanes On newer planes the no smoking light is now only a sticker/sign. They're using the bulb that used to b
by kogepathic 10y ago
> I guess it's like the "no smoking" lights in airplanes
On newer planes the no smoking light is now only a sticker/sign. They're using the bulb that used to be for smoking now to indicate when WiFi/GSM is available (satellite based, so only above 20,000ft).
At least this is my experience flying internationally from Europe in the past years.
- Dylan16807 10y ago> satellite based, so only above 20,000ft Wha?
- kogepathic 10y agoI'm guessing it has to do with the frequencies/power levels they're using for communications not being permitted below 20,000ft, although I haven't dug much into it. The brochure on my flight said the plane had a 5/1MBit link (shared between all users). Not exactly what you'll watch YouTube videos on, but I suppose it works for email and message apps. https://www.panasonic.aero/inflight-connectivity/global-communications-services/ https://www.panasonic.aero/inflight-connectivity/global-comm...