DoT has moved a proposal to permit Wi-FI in flights. Fliers may soon be able to use voice and video services through Wi-Fi abroad with the Department of Telecom moving a proposal in this regard.
Wi-Fi service sand phone calls are not permitted on flights flying over Indian air space.
Proposal for providing onboard Wi-Fi services involved amendment of the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 and the the Indian Telegraph Rules.
Currently Wi-Fi inflight Entertainment System (Transmitting - Portable Electronic Device) is an independent system and is not connected to aircraft control systems making it safe for aircraft operations.
Numerous countries including the
US allow
inflight Wi-FI services. Internationally, many airlines are offering Wi-Fi passengers but they currently have to switch off their facility when they enter the Indian airspace.
Generally, Wi-Fi facility for fliers can be provided either through air to ground technology or satellite connectivity the latter being more expensive.
