(a) whether the Government proposes to allow telecom services such as phone/ mobile calls, internet etc. on flights and ship voyage within the territory of the country and if so, the details thereof including the rules and regulations framed by the Government in this regard and the time by which the said rules/regulations are likely to be implemented;
(b) whether in-flight and maritime telecom services norms will be applicable across territorial waters and Exclusive Economy Zone (EEZ) and if so, the details in this regard;
(c) whether the Indian and foreign airlines and shipping companies that are operating within the territory of the country can provide in-flight and maritime voice and data services by partnering with any Indian Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) having a valid license and if so, the details thereof including the details of TSPs that have been issued the said license;
(d) whether the flyer/traveller will need a new connection/SIM card for such facility or can use his/her existing mobile connection and if so, the details thereof including the cost/tariff which a flyer/traveller has to bear to avail this facility;
(e) whether such in-flight services will only be available once the aircraft reaches a minimum height of three thousand metres in the Indian air space and if so, the details thereof; and
(f) whether the Government has analysed all the security related matters related to such services and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?