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In-Flight Wifi? (2KU)
Looking ahead to my upcoming 13+hr flight from ICN-DTW later this month, I noticed that Delta is offering an upgraded '2KU' wifi on board select aircraft (my A350 included). Supposedly it offers peak speeds of 15+ Mbps, which would be plenty enough to stream video and do things other than messaging and checking emails. In searching for reviews across the internet, I've seen a lot of people complaining about how this new service isn't living up to expectations - or worse - isn't working at all. Has anyone here attempted to use the new 2KU wifi service? If so, what was your experience? I'd definitely be willing to pay $28 for a service like that, but if it's not reliable then I'll find something else to do for 13 hours.
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I got about 12Mbps down speed on a 2Ku aircraft.
There are several speed posts in this thread. https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delt...2ku-delta.html |
I did ICN-DTW last month. When it worked, speeds were great. For just browsing on my phone, it felt like an LTE connection. As expected, connectivity cut out near the north North Pole. However, while it did return as we headed south again, I could no longer connect once we hit the west coast, despite Gogo indicating that it was available.
Movie selection on the IFE sucked, so if the connection had been more reliable, I would have had no problem with my $28 purchase. Even still, I'm more or less content with the value I received. |
I have the monthly internet subscription to GoGo and about 50% of the time it’s garbage. If work didn’t pay for it, there’s no way I would continue giving money to that garbage service. That being said, everytime it does go out, I make sure to let Delta know my disappointment and am always compensated for it. The 2Ku service on the referbished and new planes can stream Netflix and connect to vpn no problem when it works but I’ve only tried it domestically so can’t speak to the international GoGo service. |
Originally Posted by MNvikesNM
(Post 29825138)
I have the monthly internet subscription to GoGo and about 50% of the time it’s garbage. |
Originally Posted by eastindywalrus
(Post 29823059)
I did ICN-DTW last month. When it worked, speeds were great. For just browsing on my phone, it felt like an LTE connection. As expected, connectivity cut out near the north North Pole. However, while it did return as we headed south again, I could no longer connect once we hit the west coast, despite Gogo indicating that it was available.
Movie selection on the IFE sucked, so if the connection had been more reliable, I would have had no problem with my $28 purchase. Even still, I'm more or less content with the value I received.
Originally Posted by MNvikesNM
(Post 29825138)
everytime it does go out, I make sure to let Delta know my disappointment and am always compensated for it. |
Originally Posted by Jnemechek
(Post 29825456)
Good to know, thanks! I very rarely use the IFE at all... I'd much rather bring my own content or have access to the internet. I'll probably purchase it and give it a shot.
How do they compensate you for the issue? Do they provide a full/partial refund? Skymiles? Extra pretzels? I'd feel a lot better about purchasing if I knew they are willing to guarantee the service. Not that $28 is much compared to the $2000 I spent on the flight, but still... |
Originally Posted by MCO Flyer
(Post 29825662)
Usually if it doesn't work, they will give you a free GoGo pass to use in the future IME.
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4/5 flights this weekend had broken wifi. The A350s that have 2KU must have too many takers since reports are slow wifi when it does work. Also, if you want the real advantages of 2KU, you will need to pay a fortune for streaming and it MIGHT not work.
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