TRAI recommends in-flight internet connectivity

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday recommended that internet services like wi-fi and mobile connectivity should be permitted on domestic and international flights in India.

India is one of the world`s fastest-growing aviation markets and also the world`s fastest growing internet services market, and such a step is likely to boost revenue for service providers as well as airlines.

The recommendations, which include providing a mechanism for the lawful interception and monitoring of wi-fi in aircraft cabins to ensure safety, were provided to the Department of Telecommunications which will draft the final policy.

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Once finalised it will, for the first time, allow flyers in India to surf the internet on a plane, a service common in many foreign countries.

India's concerns over a cyber attack have delayed the policy which has been in the making for several months, local media have reported.