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FCC, FAA Still Don't Want Cell Phones on Planes
mattnyc99 writes "Last month we learned that the UK has approved in-flight mobile, effective immediately. Popular Mechanics has a follow-up on why the phones-on-planes ban is here to stay in the United States. Statements from the FCC and FAA confirm that any chance to overturn it remains dead on arrival — even though new "pico-cell" networks cut down interference with phones on the ground. American Airlines is looking like it will have onboard Wi-Fi within the next couple months, just the same. PM does note, however, that if the European mobile rollout is a success, US carriers might just have to give into demand."
"Babies? Heck they are babies, they don't know any better. It is the adults that make the flights hell."
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Agreed.
There's nothing worse than having to listen to a crying baby AND having to listen to the qwack mother trying to get it to STFU.
"Oh why is my wittle baby cwying ? What's da matter sweetie it's ok sush shush hush
Ugh I want to punch them both.