News: British Regulators OK Cell Phones Onboard Planes

The UK regulator Ofcom (similar to the FCC), has given the OK for cell phones to be used on planes, as long as they're above 3,000 meters (around 10,000 feet). There have also been many other approvals granted across Europe for the use of mobile phone in-flight.

While the idea of airborne cell phone usage has been a public disaster in the United States, the Europeans seem somewhat more open to the idea.

Just because Ofcom has signed off on the agreement it doesn't mean that cell phones will start being used on airlines, since individual airlines now to decide whether they want to offer cell phone in-flight services. They must also install the equipment on their planes to make it work. Europe's Aviation Safety Agency also has to approve any new equipment installed on planes. It's also worth noting that no airline has formally applied for permission to offer such services as of yet.

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