Internet service in the air!
In-flight broadband internet is becoming available in every class and seat connecting passengers to the world, allowing them to access emails and surf the Internet at 35,000 feet above ground! ; A high-speed Internet connection comparable to that of a modern home or office.
A business unit of the Boeing Company called ‘Connexion by Boeing’ which allows high speed internet connection for travelers has installed a broadband and fast, internet-enabled electronic systems on its 747-400 and 777 aircrafts. This wireless connection enables all passengers to connect through their PC/laptop or PDA to Internet. The product will be available primarily on the northern hemisphere’s flights. For instance, Lufthansa passengers have this service on-board called FlyNet and today more and more travelers are taking advantage of the service. It was a great opportunity to catch up on my e-mails and really have my 'office' on the plane! The network provides you with the perfect 'flying' office! You can also use the opportunity to surf the Net. The network speed is excellent and the stability is great as I never lost the link, said Hossein Razavi, Amadeus Iran’s General Manager, who has experienced this facility on a recent business trip from Germany to Iran. In-flight connections and the ability to be online with the world in real time is a revolution in service for travelers, especially on long-range flights, he says.
With this service, at a speed similar to that in use on land, passengers can:
. Send and receive E-mail
. Browse the Internet (Chats; online purchases; live news broadcasts as well as pleasure)
. Access Company Intranet
Further possibilities are being examined, such as extending this product to live television broadcasts, video, use of cell phones for conversation and SMS messages as well as games on the Net.
Cost for the service will be determined by flight duration and the service plan selected, ranging from $9.95 to $29.95.
For the latest information on available routes and flights, please visit ww.connexionbyboeing.com. In the meantime, if you are interested in seeing how to use Connexion by Boeing you can connect to an interactive presentation by simply using the link below.
http://www.connexionbyboeing.com/index.cfm?p=cbb.gettingstarted&l=en.US&ec=
