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  • ACMA OK's in-flight mobile plans

    The Australian Communications and Media Authority has proposed to permit the installation of in-flight mobile phone systems, which are necessary for Qantas and Virgin Blue plans to offer SMS and GPRS services on an aircraft.

  • Qantas pilots in-flight SMS

    National carrier Qantas has been given the green light to start testing in-flight mobile phone services. Over the next three months, passengers on one Boeing 767 plying domestic capital cities will be able to send and receive SMS and e-mails. International roaming costs will apply.

  • Apple, Dell wind down battery recall efforts

    Apple, Dell wind down battery recall efforts

  • In-flight irritation

    Airlines are making progress in giving us in-flight Wi-Fi, but do we want to be given free reign to use all personal electronic devices, including mobile phones, as well?

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