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| It is illegal to make calls on the plane |
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) put an end to the idea of allowing people to make phone calls on planes using smartphones, and it has been nearly seven years since passengers asked passengers for their views on the idea.
FCC rules allow the use of smartphones in airplane mode or Wi-Fi in flight, but voice calls are not permitted.
And even if the aircraft is at a sufficiently low altitude, it cannot attempt to contact the cell tower on the ground, which is technically feasible.
Instead, airlines should be allowed to install battery units in aircraft and thus enable passengers to communicate with these units.
Transmission is via satellite and riders pay a high fee per minute of concession.
However, in 2013 the agency announced that it was considering permitting calls and lifted the ban on passengers barred from making calls after the plane crossed 1,000 feet.
Even within the Federal Communications Commission, the proposal was unpopular, after which President Tom Wheeler said he would prefer not to let people contact the plane.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) initially announced that it would review the proposal on December 12, 2013, but calls on the aircraft remain blocked to this day.
On December 12, 2013, the panel proposed to review its rules for cellular services in the air, and in some cases, to allow voice and data services to operate on cellular frequencies in the air.
The decision showed that this proposal was met with strong opposition not only by passengers, but also by pilots and flight attendants, as the proposal did not address national safety and safety concerns.
The Air Hostess Association (APFA) stated that there were also concerns that the proposal would make flying uncomfortable and that the proposal would endanger the safety and comfort of our aircraft.
Long-range aircraft generally include onboard cell phones connected to the on-board satellite receiver.
Since airlines have a wireless network system, it is seldom used and it is not the first option as passengers can stay in touch through messaging and chat services.