The FCC has previously expressed desire to offer a better in-flight Internet experience by freeing up wireless spectrum for telecommunications companies to use. But that process has stalled due to various regulatory processes. Meanwhile, AT&T's planned network will use the same 4G wireless technology and spectrum that it uses for everyday smartphone communications. AT&T's stated goal is to improve the speed issue. The price problem is still a mystery, however, as. AT&T has not yet announced any airline partners or pricing plans.
o make matters worse, Gogo has also become increasingly expensive in recent years. Shares of Gogo plummeted 19% in after-hours trading Monday. Once completed, AT&T says the network will be available only within the continental United States.
AT&T has likely exhausted it's billing system abilities; and is turning to innovation of new air travel fees. This is great because airlines will learn from AT&T's ability to invent new fees, in the same way AT&T wireless and UVerse customers have experienced for years.
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