United Airlines Launches Satellite Based Wi-Fi Service

If you travel a lot, satellite based wi-fi service for the duration of your plane ride could come in handy. I guess it also depends on how fast the "standard" and "accelerated" speeds are but, as long as it is somewhat decent, it sure beats nothing. Here's a snippet from the press release:

Customers have the choice of two speeds: Standard, priced initially between $3.99 and $14.99 depending on the duration of flight, and Accelerated, priced initially between $5.99 and $19.99 and offering faster download speeds than Standard. United will install satellite-based Wi-Fi on Airbus 319 and 320 aircraft, and on Boeing 737, 747, 757, 767, 777 and 787 aircraft. Customers will be able to use their wireless devices such as laptops, smart phones and tablets onboard those aircraft to connect with internet service using the in-flight hotspot.

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