Wi-Fi in sky: In a year's time, you can access internet onboard aircraft

Flyers will be able to access internet via Wi-Fi router that'll connect it to the nearest satellite

Does your work get delayed because you cannot access internet while flying? Or does boredom hit you because you are unable to browse your favourite social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat? The Economic Times reported that in a year’s time, you can access internet onboard a plane.

While in-flight connectivity is currently available only for defence personnel, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and International Mobile Satellite Organization (Inmarsat) will make this privilege available to all Indian passengers. This comes amid the fight for being the top service provider by major telecom companies.

However, internet-based calls