Qatar Airways to Provide Gate-to-Gate Internet Onboard

A recent decision by Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) will allow Qatar Airways to provide gate-to-gate internet connectivity onboard.

Previously, an internet connection was only permitted when an aircraft was higher than 3,000 meters above sea level.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said, “Qatar Airways passengers will be able to enjoy uninterrupted internet connectivity from the moment they step on board a Qatar Airways flight. This is another significant enhancement to our award-winning levels of service that our passengers around the globe have come to appreciate. We look forward to welcoming passengers on board and helping them stay connected throughout the flight.”

Improvements in technology and developments in global technical standards now ensure that on board internet service does not cause harmful interference to either aircraft operations or land-based public mobile networks. However to avoid any interference to aircraft and land-based mobile services, restrictions still apply to the on board use of mobile GSM services and SMS when the aircraft is below 3,000 meters.

Passengers flying on Qatar Airways flights served by its B777, B787, A350, A380, and select A320 and A330 aircraft can stay in touch with their friends and family around the world by using the airline’s on-board Wi-Fi service.

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