Telecom panel gives nod to use of mobile phones and internet services on flights

Almost all recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on this have been accepted.

New Delhi: The Telecom Commission has approved in-flight connectivity facilitating both voice and data calls in Indian airspace, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan.

(Image: Representational/PTI) Almost all recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on this have been accepted. Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said "We are expediting the process (to start) and within 3 months it should be ready,"