New Delhi: Union Minister for Civil Aviation, in a tweet, confirmed the approval of data and voice services in flights over Indian airspace. He uploaded a video informing about the same:
Got the welcome news of Telecom Commission’s approval for in-flight data and voice services while I was in South Africa for attending India-South Africa Business Summit pic.twitter.com/1mv5XDGRu3
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) May 1, 2018
Prior to this, he had tweeted about the exciting time ahead with recent developments by Telecom Commission and his close attention and follow-up in the matter.
Exciting times ahead in the Indian skies as Telecom Commission approves data and voice services in flights over Indian airspace!
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) May 1, 2018
I will follow up closely to ensure earliest implementation. We remain committed in improving the services to our air passengers, making their travel delighful and hassle-free.
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) May 1, 2018
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had issued recommendations in January, regarding the matter given the security-related conditions were taken care of.
