Internet In The Air

from the if-it-takes,-this'll-be-kick-ass dept

Dialing up to the Internet your airline seat may be easier in the near future. A company is testing out in-flight dialup through what they say is a much easier process than hooking into the in-flight phone – a process that is also very costly. The system was recently tested in Canada, and although the company admits it’s not as easy as 1-2-3 yet, they are hoping it will be in the future. Of course, they can’t do anything about the reclining seat in front of you that prevents you from opening your laptop altogether…


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