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Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules, 2018

December 21 , 2018 1954 days 644 0
  • The Union Government has notified Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules, 2018.
  • It thereby allows phone calls and internet on flights and ship voyage within India’s territory.
  • Any Indian or foreign airlines & shipping companies operating in India can provide
    • in-flight and maritime voice and data services.
  • by partnering with an Indian telecom company having a valid licence.
  • The in-flight and maritime connectivity (IFMC) can be provided using telecom networks on ground as well as using satellites.
  • The services can be provided by a valid telecom licence holder in India through domestic and foreign satellites having permission of the Department of Space.
  • The services will be activated once the aircraft attains a minimum height of 3,000m in Indian airspace to avoid interference with terrestrial mobile networks.

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