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Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules, 2018
December 21 , 2018
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- The Union Government has notified Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules, 2018.
- It thereby allows phone calls and internet on flights and ship voyage within India’s territory.
- Any Indian or foreign airlines & shipping companies operating in India can provide
- in-flight and maritime voice and data services.
- by partnering with an Indian telecom company having a valid licence.
- The in-flight and maritime connectivity (IFMC) can be provided using telecom networks on ground as well as using satellites.
- The services can be provided by a valid telecom licence holder in India through domestic and foreign satellites having permission of the Department of Space.
- The services will be activated once the aircraft attains a minimum height of 3,000m in Indian airspace to avoid interference with terrestrial mobile networks.
