The government on Monday clarified
that in-flight passengers will be able to use internet services through
WiFi only when electronic devices are permitted to be used in the
aircraft even after it attains altitude of 3,000 metres in Indian
airspace.
Under Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules, 2018, the
government has mandated that In-flight and Maritime Connectivity service
providers shall provide the operation of mobile communication services
in aircraft at a minimum height of 3,000 metres in Indian airspace to
avoid interference with terrestrial mobile networks.
"Notwithstanding
the minimum height in Indian airspace referred to in sub-rule (1),
internet services through Wi-Fi in aircraft shall be made available when
electronic devices are permitted to be used in the aircraft," as per
the new rule notified on Monday.
The newly notified rule will be
called Flight and Maritime Connectivity (Amendment) Rules, 2024. -- PTI