Saturday, December 08, 2007

Hi(gh) Wi-Fi

It's like a dream come true - the ability to send email and instant messaging for free - while you're flying. The system is being trailled on some US Jetblue flights this week, and while you won't be able to download files because of bandwidth issues, and you won't be able to surf the net ... and you'll be restricted to Yahoo Inc. - you may feel as though you're still "connected". But if you're a crackberry - as long as your Blackberry has Wi-Fi - you'll be able to check other personal and work e-mail.
Other carriers are planning to test broader internet services in coming months - but you'll have to pay for the privilege.
And, the same as it is now, you won't be able to do any of this while taking off or landing!

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