Cellphones On Airplanes

Bonker writes "According to this USAToday article two companies, AirCell, and Verizon, are developing technology to let airline passengers safely use cellphones while in flight. The system would block frequencies normally used by cellphones and force cell customers to 'roam' on the new network. Saftey concerns aside, I thought that a plane cabin was the one place I would never have to deal with people who won't quit talking on the phone."

Comments

Weapons still illegal?

[NetDanzr]

I tend to whack people talking on cellphones during moview with a stick. Sitting on a plane with people all around you talking to their phones and not being able to whack them may get a little frustrating...

Allow cell phones on airplanes?

[fobbman]

I have no problem with allowing cell phone use on airplanes. The problem is when they expect to use them IN the airplane. When they do that, then they need to allow me to carry a stun gun.

Re:Can someone explain

[Anonymous Coward]

"Please turn off all electronic devices. This includes pacemakers."

Great

[PygmyTrojan]

Anyone who's willing to pay $3.99/minute roaming charges just to say "Hey! I'm flying over your house!" deserves a swift kick in the crotch.

Re:deal?

[blincoln]

Are you just upset about only being able to eavesdrop on one side of the conversation?

My personal complaint is that people on cellphones tend to act as if they're speaking from the privacy of their own home, rather than talking with someone in a public place. They speak in a louder voice, and they discuss more personal topics. I don't like being forced to know things I didn't want to about people.

The worst, though, are people who use them in the restroom. "Ah, yeah, let's close that business deal. Hang on one second, will you? Unnnh! Unnhhhhhhh! [sploosh] oh yeah! Okay, now about those terms..."

Re:Seems fairly antiquated

[mustangdavis]

one could easily make these calls from a plane as long as some type of broad connection to the Internet was available.

We'll just run a Road Runner teather to the plane .... or attach a satalite dish to the plane's rudder ...

Besides, I hate when calls drop, so lets use Linux instead.

Re:deal?

[Maxwell'sSilverLART]

Only we can't mod people with cell phones.

Sure you can! In a restaurant, a glass of ice water is a wonderful moderator. In a theater/theatre, your hat (which you did, of course, remove upon entering the building) is a wonderful whacking device. Elsewhere, just join their conversation. "REALLY? I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE DID THAT!"

They'll learn, usually quickly.