In-flight connectivity: Govt okay with internet, but puts calling on hold

Security remains the key concern regarding voice services

Your wait to surf the internet during a flight may soon be over but you will have to wait for voice calls as the government has raised concerns over security, a report in the Times of India said. 

According to the report, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said her ministry has sent the final notification on allowing mobile services on aircraft to the law ministry.

"Once it is approved, we will issue the notification regarding its rollout," Sundararajan said.

However, she added the applications will be invited for the use of data only. 

"We will be inviting applications only for data