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Old Nov 5, 2018, 2:00 pm
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zombietooth
 
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Originally Posted by luke5111
Am on a flight from ORD to LGA at cruising altitude. Cell phone is on airplane mode, connected to United Wifi and my phone just started ringing with a call from my daughter's cell phone. I did not pick up as I did not want to be "that guy" but it sure looked like I could have had a conversation.
Yes, depending on altitude and coverage, your cell phone will work in flight.

However, I think you are asking about VOIP, and I don't think it would be reliable under those conditions.
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