United, Continental to have Wi-Fi on main flights by 2015
updated 04:25 pm EDT, Fri November 4, 2011
United and Continental choose Panasonic for Wi-Fi
United and Continental Airlines have announced that they will have Wi-Fi access on all their main flights by 2015. The companies have chosen Panasonic Avionics to install the Wi-Fi systems on over 300 of their aircraft. The companies chose the Panasonic system because it offers Ku-band satellite technology that delivers faster air to ground speeds and wireless streaming of video content.
“Our customers tell us they value Wi-Fi,” said Jim Compton, United’s executive vice president and chief revenue officer. “As a global carrier, we selected satellite-based Ku-band technology to enable customers to stay connected on long-haul overseas flights, something no other U.S.-based international carrier currently offers.”
The airlines expect to install the Panasonic system on Airbus 319 and 320 and Boeing 747, 757, 767, 777 and 787 aircraft. The technology will allow passengers to use their wireless devices including laptops, smart phones and tablets onboard those aircraft to connect with Internet service using the in-flight hotspot.
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“Our customers tell us they value Wi-Fi,” and that's why it will only take 4 freaking years to plug in a wireless router to comm equipment...