Yes true. IEEE 802.11 is pretty easy to quantify compared to the array of cell handsets out there, some with bluetooth, some with built in FM receivers, etc. It would be nice if we could get an AirCell rep on here as a 'guest speaker' ? They could give an idea of the certification they had to go through to get WiFi allowed in aircraft. It was worth spending money to obtain certification because obviously, GoGo Inflight is a profit making enterprise both for AirCell and the airlines that install it. Who is going to pay to certify cell phones ? Whoever profits from it. Who is that ? Oh, wait....

Just thought of *one* way. Airlines could install a small, very low power cellular base station aboard each aircraft, then charge per minute airtime charges. Do that, and I can see handsets being allowed in short order.