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Cellphones On Airplanes

Posted by Hemos on from the please-turn-off-all-electronic-devices dept.

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."

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  1. just imagine... by Linuxthess · · Score: -1, Redundant
    "Can you hear me now?"

    "What!??"

    "I said, CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW!!!"

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    I sig, therefore I was.
  2. It will never be safe. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    It will never be safe to use a cellphone in a plane when I am around. I will give them a karate chop in the head.