DoT moves proposal for allowing wi-fi services in flights

A proposal for allowing in-flight wi-fi services has been moved by the Department of Telecom (DoT), Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said on Thursday even as he made it clear that no instructions have been issued to local airlines to make preparations in this regard. 

At present, wi-fi services and phone calls are not allowed on flights flying over the Indian airspace. 

The minister said providing on board wi-fi services in Indian airspace involves amendment of provisions of Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, as well as Indian Telegraphy Rules made thereunder.