Air passengers could soon have access to WiFi connections onboard aircraft as the Telecom Commissiontoday approved a proposal in this regard.
"Exciting times ahead in Indian skies as Telecom Commissionapproved Data And Voice Servicesin flights over Indian airspace," Civil Aviation MinisterSuresh Prabhusaid, announcing the Telecom Commission's decision.
The Ministersaid that he will ensure "earliest implementation" of the proposal as the government remains committed to improving services of air passengers and making their travel delightful and hassle-free.
According to sources, the pricing of providing the services would be left to respective airlines.
The Home Ministryhas already given its nod to the proposal.
The Department Of Telecomhad last year asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority Of Indiato give its recommendations on licensing terms and modalities for providing in-flight Data And Voice Services
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