Airborne Cell Phone Communication no Longer a Dream

First, Aeromobile uses current technology that does not interfere with the plane’s navigation equipment. Second, the technology used by Aeromobile is certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency. “In addition, we only install the Aeromobile system if the plane also meets our standards,” explained Stein Gudbjorgsrud, Director of Regulatory Affairs of Aeromobile.

Third, the Aeromobile system ensures that all cell phones operate using minimal energy to avoid any possible navigational disruption. The Aeromobile system has been used by a number of major airlines, such as Emirates, which has about 1.5 million customers.

The 18,000 flights – equal to 82,000 flying hours – prove the high quality of Aeromobile technology. Currently, it costs US$250,000 to install the Aeromobile system and it is compatible with any type of Airbus and Boeing plane.

“The launching of Aeromobile in Indonesia is our commitment to giving our Matrix subscribers maximum benefits, especially for communications while flying,” said Johnny Swandi Sjam, president director of Indosat, during the signing of MOU for an International Roaming Agreement between Indosat and AeroMobile on July 21, 2009.

Now based on this agreement Indosat’s Matrix subscribers who already have an international roaming facility can enjoy the AeroMobile service on two airlines, Emirates Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. Soon to follow are Saudi Arabian Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines and Qantas Airways.

“We are proud to be able to provide this service so that our subscribers can stay connected while flying. This is the communication solution that meets the growing demand of customers,” added Stein Gudbjorgsrud, Director of Regulatory Affairs of AeroMobile.

During international flights the Matrix subscribers can communicate safely, because, as mentioned earlier, the AeroMobile technology has been approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency as well as by the civil aviation authorities of the airlines countries. The AeroMobile system is designed in such a way so that it does not disrupt the aircraft navigation system. In addition the system controls the cell phones so that they operate on minimum power.

Besides cell phone calls and SMS, AeroMobile also makes possible data communication through GPRS for BlackBerry and push email. AeroMobile has developed a unique technology for the GPRS data for BlackBerry and emails by using the Inmarsat satellite. To enjoy this facility Matrix subscribers do not have to apply for the service. They can use it just by switching on their cell phones. There is no additional subscription fee, just the normal international roaming rate. (Burhan Abe )

The Jakarta Post, August 19, 2009

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