Question : Telecom Services in Flights

(a) whether Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended introducing mobile telephony and internet services for passengers during air travel in the country’s air space through satellite and terrestrial network;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon;

(c) whether the Government has recommended setting up of specific regulations in view of several instances of interference in communication between the air traffic control and pilot and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government has held any consultation with the Telecommunication Service Providers (TSPs) regarding the said matter and if so, the details thereof along with the details of assessment, if any, made pertaining to additional expenses and related matters?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS &
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (d) After stakeholders'' consultation, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) made recommendations on ‘In-Flight Connectivity’ as issued on 18th January, 2018 (Details of TRAI Recommendation as in the Press Release dated 19.01.2018 attached at Annexure A). Government is examining the said recommendations of TRAI.

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