Wi-fi comes to European planes by the end of 2016

If we know for some time knows that we believe that technology and innovation are important in the dissemination of sustainable practices, functioning as a strong ally of change of behavior.

So this news is positive for all Europeans, especially those who spend a lot of time traveling: two satellite operators â€" Inmarsat and the British Greek Hellas-Sat-are working to make access and wireless networking-wi-fi â€" on European planes. The two will work with the French-Italian firm Thales Alenia Space to provide wireless services on European flights by the end of 2016.

The project is expected to cost between € 150 and the €184 and follows the path of partnership between the Gogo and AT&T, who have installed successfully, wireless connections at American Airlines. Half of this amount will be used to launch a new satellite, called Europasat, which will help to convey the wi-fi for the planes.

Several airlines already have shown interest in the service, being that the negotiating process will be earlier with British Airways (BA). Thus, the BA may soon make wireless connections in domestic flights.

In the United States, a wireless connection on the plane costs €3,6 (£ 11.4) per hour. A 12:0 am card, on the other hand, cost €12,3 ($ 38).

Finally, the Inmarsat will build a network of 300 land stations in 28 European countries, over the next six years, using 4 g technology. In this way, the internet used on each flight will be as fast and reliable as the one we currently have in place.

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