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Arpit Sharma June 6th, 2018 1:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Trai Rejects Objections Raised by DoT on the Issue of In-Flight Connectivity

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has rejected DoT’s recommendations regarding In-flight communication. The regulator is of the mindset that only international satellites and gateways should be used for the provision of services. To carry forward the plan of launching IFC (In-flight Connectivity) on domestic flights, and on international flights which go through India, DoT officials are going to meet Aviation secretary within a week. As per reports, the... Read More

Arpit Sharma May 28th, 2018 1:31 PM 1 COMMENTS

Trai to Not Place Regulatory Measures for In-Flight Tariff in Indian Airspace

A new report has come up which informs that a top official said that Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) would not regulate the tariff which air passengers will pay for making calls and browsing the Internet in-air. Although, it won’t be the case for mobile phone operators, sector watchers and aviation experts, as they said that there was some dependency on the intermediaries and thus the revenue will be... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas May 15th, 2018 7:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

Government Discusses In-Flight Regulation with Telcos and Airlines

As it was said earlier, the government held detailed conversations with telcos and airlines on fabricate guidelines on In-Flight Connectivity Services (IFC), as per a report of PTI. Having said that, once the government finalises the guidelines of IFC, travellers can use internet and voice services on mobile phones while onboard. This new decision comes after the Telecom Commission accepting the proposal of in-flight connectivity services within Indian airspace. It... Read More

Chakri K May 10th, 2018 7:27 PM 1 COMMENTS

Civil Aviation Ministry and DoT to Meet Regarding In-Flight Internet Service Proposal

There is a brewing news going in the DoT that the high-ranking officials of the telecom department and aviation ministry are set to meet next week. This supposed meeting which will see the presence of some top officers from two of the biggest industries will talk about the framework and guidelines for operationalising in-flight data and voice connectivity. This update comes after the highest policy-making body of India, the Telecom Commission... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas May 1st, 2018 4:22 PM 13 COMMENTS

Telecom Commission Gives Green Flag to In-Flight Mobile Connectivity in India

The Telecom Commission, which is headed by Aruna Sundararajan today approved the proposal of making mobile connectivity services available in the flights. Going forward, passengers will be able to use mobile call and data services on domestic and international flights within the country's limit. During the meeting held today for finalising the National Telecom Policy 2018, Telecom Commission, has approved the IFC in Indian Airlines. Initially though, this facility will... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas January 19th, 2018 6:17 PM 3 COMMENTS

Trai Gives Green Signal to In-Flight Mobile and Internet Connectivity in India

The Telecom Regulator Authority of India (Trai) today announced that both internet and mobile connectivity services should be allowed under the In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) in Indian airspace. Trai stated that "Both, Internet and Mobile Communication on Aircraft (MCA) service should be permitted as In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) in the Indian airspace." There has been a delay in rolling out IFC in India, but finally, Trai has now approved the connectivity services... Read More

Chakri K December 13th, 2017 7:27 PM 1 COMMENTS

Trai Set to Release Recommendations on In-Flight Connectivity by the End of December

Trai (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) is all set to release the much-delayed and much-awaited recommendations for In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) by the end of December, as confirmed by Trai Chairman R.S. Sharma. Trai has been delaying the recommendations on in-flight connectivity (IFC) for a long time now. With the increase of broadband usage in recent times, Trai is looking to provide broadband connectivity to passengers on board. "Recommendations on in-flight... Read More

Chakri K October 21st, 2017 11:53 AM 0 COMMENTS

Trai Extends Date for Comments on In-Flight Connectivity Services Till November 3

The Trai has extended deadlines for comments on in-flight connectivity services on the request of industry stakeholders. The regulator was earlier fixed October 27 as the deadline for written comments from shareholders, which is now extended to November 3. The regulator sought counter-comments by November 3, 2017, but now, the deadline is extended to November 10, 2017. "Trai has received the request from stakeholders for extension of time for sending... Read More

Chakri K September 30th, 2017 11:34 AM 4 COMMENTS

Trai Releases Consultation Paper on In-Flight Connectivity Services; Sought Comments by October 27

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) yesterday issued a consultation paper on In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services to be implemented in the Indian airlines. In the consultation paper, Trai asked the industry stakeholders about what type of services should be permitted in flights in India. "Which of the following IFC services be permitted in India? a. Internet services b. Mobile Communication services (MCA service) c. Both Internet and MCA," the... Read More

Ria Lakshman December 28th, 2016 1:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

ASSOCHAM seeks permission to incorporate in-flight connectivity in airlines

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has approached the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and concerned Ministry for permission to launch satellite-based ‘In-Flight Connectivity (IFC)’ in the aircraft flying over India, both for the domestic and foreign airlines, announces a release from ASSOCHAM. IFC promises to substantially improve safety of airlines as it enables flight tracking in respect of aircraft in near real time reporting latitude,... Read More