Faced with antiquated technical issues and political pressure, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week contemplated lifting the ban on cellular telephone use on aircraft. The Commission proposed relaxing the current ban on wireless phone use during flights that was intended to avoid interference with both terrestrial and airplane communications. The FCC indicated it would allow in-flight cell phone use through a so-called “pico cell” that would act as an antenna for onboard callers.
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FCC Mulls Airborne Mobile Phone Use
Posted by: Jay Lyman December 16, 2004 11:32 AMFaced with antiquated technical issues and political pressure, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week contemplated lifting the ban on cellular telephone use on aircraft. The Commission proposed relaxing the current ban on wireless phone use during flights that was intended to avoid interference with both terrestrial and airplane communications. The FCC indicated it would allow in-flight cell phone use through a so-called “pico cell” that would act as an antenna for onboard callers.