Ofcom gives green light to mobiles on flights

Thursday, 31 Jul, 2008 0

The use of mobile phones in the sky has moved a step closer after communications watchdog Ofcom gave it the all-clear.

Ofcom has licensed the use of mobiles on flights but has also warned passengers they will face unexpectedly high bills and added that it would ensure customers understood the full costs.

Opponents of their use have warned that passengers talking on phones will annoy others and possibly cause air rage, and these concerns were noted by Ofcom. It added that security clearance for the use of phones would also be required as they are capable of triggering a bomb explosion.

Several airlines, including Ryanair, are keen to allow customers to make calls and text in the air.

Following the Ofcom ruling, the use of mobile phones on flights still requires approval from several bodies, including the European Commission and the Civil Aviation Authority.



 

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