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Goodbye airplane mode: EU to allow calls on flights

by Ghulam Haider
December 3, 2022
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The European Commission ruled that the airlines can provide 5G technology on board planes, alongside slower mobile data, allowing the passengers in the European Union (EU) to use their phones to full effect in the sky.

The deadline for the EU member states to make the 5G frequency bands available for planes is 30 June 2023, meaning thereby the flyers will no longer be required to put their phone on airplane mode – though the specifics of how it will be implemented are unclear.

This will allow the mean passenger use all their phone’s features mid-flight – enabling calls as well as data-heavy apps that stream music and video.

The European Commission will designate specific frequencies of the new 5G network that will allow cellphones to remain connected while flying.

In practice, the decision will authorize airlines to permit clients to make and receive telephone calls and text messages and use data just as they would on the ground, according to the European Commission. The service will be offered using a piece of special network equipment called a picocell, which connects the plane’s network to the earth through a satellite

Airlines will be able to offer the latest 5G technology on their planes, according to the European Commission’s recent update on in-flight communication, which indicates the designation of certain 5G frequencies for user communication.

Currently, regulations require passenger to turn off their cellphones or activate airplane mode before takeoff and during the entire flight. The practice is a security measure to avoid interference with the plane’s electric and telecommunications systems. Connecting to the internet via wireless devices such as cellphones, tablets and laptops is possible only through an internal Wi-Fi network that the airline company offers, usually as a paid service.

However, the European Commission will now enable a specific frequency band for 5G use, ensuring that it does not interfere with any of the electronic devices on the plane so that the traveler can keep their smartphone on at all times. The network, though, will only work at low altitudes and in favorable weather conditions. In addition, the aircraft commander may order cellphones to be turned off at any time if they deem it appropriate. “5G will enable innovative services for people and growth opportunities for European companies,” Breton said.

The European Commission has also introduced innovations for road transport, where Wi-Fi with 5GHz frequency bands will be able to run in cars, buses and other means of transportation. The measure will take effect on June 30, 2023 “at the latest,” according to the institution.

Safe but not free

Passengers will be able to use their phones on the plane, but that does not mean that the service will be free. Cellphone companies and airlines will likely charge a special rate, since the connection may involve connecting to networks from multiple countries, generating roaming costs. In addition, airlines will have to make a considerable investment in the equipment that allows the connection of terrestrial mobile networks with the plane in flight.

The measure caused controversy when the first plans for its implementation were released. In 2020, the US Federal Communications Commission shot down plans to allow in-flight voice and data services over mobile wireless frequencies, citing strong opposition including from airline pilots and flight attendants for reasons of safety and national security.

Earlier this year, major United States airlines sounded the alarm by sending a joint letter to the main aviation regulatory bodies and the White House. They warned that if operators turned on the 5G network near airports, they could jeopardize the safety of thousands of flights. The frequencies that the new networks use can interfere with the one that planes use to measure their altitude, which can lead to catastrophic accidents. Emirates, Air India, Lufthansa, British Airways and Japan Airlines, among others, announced cancellations and changes of flights to the US for this reason.

In Europe, however, the situation is different: the frequency margins are higher, and there is no danger of interference. European authorities and air safety institutions have been working for over two years to prevent any conflicts.

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The end of airplane mode?

The EU Commission has reserved certain frequency bands for aircraft since 2008, allowing some services to offer mid-air internet access.

But this service has been historically slow, as it relied on equipment to connect people via a satellite between the aeroplane and the ground.

The new system will be able to take advantage of the much faster download speeds provided by 5G, which according to mobile network EE can be over 100Mbps – enabling a film to be downloaded in just a few minutes.

There has been a concern in the US that 5G frequencies could interfere with flights, and even potentially lead to erroneous altitude measurements.

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