Now mobile phones can be used in airplanes
The general rule is not to use mobile phones while on the plane. As a result, the smart device has to be kept in airplane mode. But in the near future there will be no such limitation. The European Union (EU) is going to allow the use of mobile phones while boarding the plane. As a result, passengers can make phone calls and use the Internet, even from midair.
By June 2023, member states have an obligation to roll out
5G technology, mobile networks in their respective countries. This is what was
reported in news published by the British media BBC on Saturday, citing the
EU.
It said the EU has directed airlines to provide passengers
with 5G networks and slower mobile data on moving aircraft. This means passengers
no longer need to turn on airplane mode on their smart devices while boarding
the plane.
Besides, passengers can use mobile phone calls as well as
apps like listening to music and watching videos.
Since 2008, the European Union has been using different
frequencies for aircraft. As a result, the frequency of the smart device does
not affect the aircraft.
However, the European Commission has not yet said anything
about when to implement this directive. But by June 2023, member states have an
obligation to roll out 5G technology, mobile networks in their respective
countries.
In this regard, Thierry Britton, European Union
Commissioner for the Internet Market, said that the sky will not be the limit
when it comes to very fast and high-speed communication systems. As a result,
people will get creative services and European companies will grow.
Since 2008, airplanes have been providing limited internet
service to passengers while in the air. However, passengers are advised to keep
the mobile in airplane mode while on board. Because mobile frequency can affect
the automatic pilot system of the aircraft. However, the European Union has
recently started using a different frequency for aircraft. It does not affect
the frequency of the smart device in the aircraft.
