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UK Moves Closer to In-Flight Cell Phones

Service awaits nod from EU aviation safety boards

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 26, 2008 5:58 PM CDT

(Newser) – British air travelers may soon be able to use their cell phones while in flight, Reuters reports. UK telecom regulator Ofcom approved airline proposals to offer mobile service, pending assent by the European aviation safety authorities. Passengers would be able to make calls once the...   Read full story »

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