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FCC blocks proposal to allow cellphone calls on airplanes

It's official. The proposal to push for cellphone calling on airplanes is no more.

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sonicwrecks2571d ago

Until you're on a plane and need to make a call, yeah. ;)

Zerg2571d ago

If everyone had an iPhone this would not be a problem

KingPin2571d ago

this is just for the best.

besides, some airlines, like emirates, offer free wifi so you can always IM whoever you need to if its really that important.

kevinsheeks2570d ago

this wasn't done for consumers, this was done so airlines can charge you for their services what's to stop you from making a call over voip?

Speed-Racer2570d ago (Edited 2570d ago )

Really? I'd think that calls would use more bandwidth and result in more sales in the long run.

Urist2569d ago

Thank god for that. Flying is unpleasant enough without someone shouting loudly down their phone next to you for six hours

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Galaxy S25 to Integrate Advanced Google AI Features

Samsung's Galaxy S25 is set to elevate Google AI integration, extending to hardware depths.

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NASA radar images show stadium-sized asteroid tumbling by Earth during flyby

The asteroid zoomed by Earth at a perfectly safe distance of around 1.8 million miles (2.9 kilometers).

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Odysseus mission to be cut short after moon lander's sideways touchdown

Engineers expect to lose contact with the private US moon lander Odysseus on Tuesday, cutting short the mission after its sideways touchdown last week.

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