Comments on: JetBlue starts testing inflight internet next week

By: tripso.com | Surfing the Internet at altitude

tripso.com | Surfing the Internet at altitude — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:18:54 +0000

[...] airlines like Continental and JetBlue are eyeing Internet connectivity using different technology. Both are using JetBlue’s LiveTV subsidiary as a provider. LiveTV’s [...]

By: The Global Traveller

The Global Traveller — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:54:32 +0000

So a pale imitation of the earlier (now defunct) Connexion by Boeing service. Still, better than nothing and hopefully just the start of onboard internet becoming widely available within a few years.

By: Kango Suz

Kango Suz — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:41:38 +0000

I’m excited that it is at least a step forward! I was so stoked when Jet Blue first said they were working on this- but disapointed when it took them so long. Here’s hoping it will become REAL internet soon (with equal opportunity email for everyone!)

By: J

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 09:31:47 +0000

Why on earth are they starting off with Blahoo? World’s worst e-mail… once my account randomly disappeared. That’s to say nothing of their horrible IM.

By: Gudrun

Gudrun — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:34:12 +0000

this will make my husband happy, as he and his crack berry are never far apart. I know there are other handheld options out there, but does RIM really have the largest market share? Maybe it is a way for Jetblue to put a stake in the sand and see where it goes. Anyway, I think it is a good step in the right direction….

By: Flight Wisdom Guru

Flight Wisdom Guru — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:02:59 +0000

Your comment is misleading about the $10. Jetblue has said its service will be free if I read correctly.

By: Jasmeet

Jasmeet — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 06:52:56 +0000

Supposedly the 1Mhz spectrum (Operated by LiveTV) doesn’t have the capability to push ‘the ultimate internet experience’ just yet. Baby steps.