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In-flight internet will depend on government and Starlink finding each other
23 February 2025 - 07:59
For years, airline passengers have looked longingly at international carriers offering seamless in-flight Wi-Fi, wondering when South African airlines would catch up.
South African airlines have largely sidestepped in-flight internet due to a combination of technological limitations and prohibitive costs. Existing satellite-based solutions require expensive installations that involve penetrating the aircraft’s hull, which devalues the aircraft and compromises aerodynamics...
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