I don't own a Cell Phone (Yeah, I know, I'm a Ludite), and I would like to know if someone in the cabin can initiate a Cell Phone call while cruising at altitude to a number on the ground, and carry on a normal conversation.
Cell Phones
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You have to define "at altitude." If you mean 25k+, the answer is no. I think something around 12-14K feet is the limit for cell phone connection to a ground tower. And, that's just something I heard from a pilot. I have no "science" to back me up.Captain Ed said:
Capt. Ed - I've tried it and it doesn't work. I have heard some folks getting a "bounce" signal but it doesn't last very long.... Didn't you post an article regarding a new system that would allow pax to use thier phones (up to 26 I believe) at a flat rate? I flew from DFW to RIC a few months ago and some guy yaked on the air phone the whole 3.5 hr trip! I would have hated to see his bill.....
If I see anything on the new system I'll post it.
Best regards,
Dave
If I see anything on the new system I'll post it.
Best regards,
Dave
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Flyer - Thanks. This is the response I am getting from many I asked this question of.
Now read the 911 Commission report. It cites many passenger and crew cell phone calls to the ground, and even has voice recordings of some, according to what I have read/heard.
Also, there seems to be some doubt about the video of the Arab hijackers passing security at Dulles. Is that really Dulles in the video?
Now read the 911 Commission report. It cites many passenger and crew cell phone calls to the ground, and even has voice recordings of some, according to what I have read/heard.
Also, there seems to be some doubt about the video of the Arab hijackers passing security at Dulles. Is that really Dulles in the video?
I have a Blackberry device, and I can get a signal if I let the phone sit by the window for about 5 minutes...then I'm on the internet 
(and the phone works too!!) Sometimes it takes longer, but not very often.
(and the phone works too!!) Sometimes it takes longer, but not very often.It is my understanding that most, if not all, of the 9/11 calls were made on airphones, not regular cell phones. The airphones use a different technology than cell phones, but I'm afraid I can't tell you what that is. (Not because I don't want to, but because I don't know!! :unsure: )
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