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JetBlue Launches Satellite-Based Inflight Wi-Fi

Posted by samzenpus on from the catching-up-on-news-up-here-alone dept.

First time accepted submitter spineas writes "JetBlue is rolling out a new form of inflight Wi-Fi operating from satellites instead of ground-based cell towers. Up to eight times faster than traditional inflight Wi-Fi, it will enable users to stream video whilst in the air, something that is nearly impossible to do with current dial-up speed access in aircraft."

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  1. Congratulations! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Informative

    Now they can join american, united, lufhansa, and all the other carriers that have sat based wifi.

    1. Re:Congratulations! by ThatsMyNick · · Score: 4, Informative

      Nope, the basic service is actually free. The streaming plan initially free but will be charged at 9/hr later. Here is their pamplet and a news source talking about this

  2. Speed Test 20 Mb/s by Poisonous+Drool · · Score: 5, Informative

    My friend did a speed test on JetBlue today and got 20 Mb/s. He isn't very technical so I assume he did the test on his iPhone or iPad. He said there was over 100 devices connected on his flight. He's a JB pilot but was in the back on this flight. He said the service is free until April. Take it for what it is worth.