Sometimes it comes at a reasonable price and other times its unconscionably expensive.
In stark contrast, air carrierJSXis now offering free high-speedStarlinkinternet across all its planes, for all routes.
High-speed, low-latency, in-flight internet with connectivity across the globe.
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But they do fly from Los Angeles LAX and Phoenix’s Sky Harbor.
It can be a necessity for rural locations that don’t have cable or other types of infrastructure available.
(Starlink is an offshoot of SpaceX that uses its rockets to get the satellites into orbit.)
High-speed, low-latency, in-flight internet with connectivity across the globe.
It specifically calls out activities like being able to do video calls during flights.
Its also available during takeoffs and landings, as long as its powered on.
On my flight, I didnt hesitate to connect to the Wi-Fi as soon as I boarded the plane.
High-speed, low-latency, in-flight internet with connectivity across the globe.
No login or password were required.
To be clear, using Starlink on a plane isnt exclusive to JSX.
The cost isnt even private or an industry secret.
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The first page didnt load.
Then, a second one wouldnt fully load.
I tried disconnecting my phone and reconnecting it.
After the call ended, I streamed the new album from The National on Apple Music.
I worked on this story in Google Docs.
Frankly, the biggest limitation for me was time.
This call lasted much longer than my first test but didn’t falter once.
I was able to chat at a low enough volume as if she was sitting next to me.
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Not once was I hamstrung by the connectivity on a plane, which made the experience feel truly game-changing.
