Qualcomm announced the first wireless call aboard American Airlines was a success. Qualcomm tested their code division multiple access (CDMA) technology from 25,000 feet. Overall calls were generally good, although there was a delay of about one second in voice communications and some calls were dropped. The company hopes to eventually see the use of wireless phones legal aboard jetliners. Currently the Federal Communications Commission bans the use of wireless devices aboard commercial airlines. Qualcomm now plans to spend two years testing and studying whether signals interfered with the jet's system. (Source: Associated Press)"
Just a few weeks ago NYT ran an article on a cell-phone related incident when a woman was taken off the plane for not wanting to get off the phone. Now qualcomm is working on making this kind of incident history. Go Qualcomm...
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