Delta to test free WiFi on 55 domestic GoGo flights per day
May 9, 2019, 2:25 pm
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I will sure miss hacking around Gogo's captive portal. 
ViaSat's technology 10 years ago was still far better than anything Gogo has today...
From what I've read, streaming won't be allowed on the free pass. So yeah, it'd be some iteration of the Browse pass. On aircraft fitted with a fair amount of outside-of-plane 'net capacity. So it should be fine performance-wise.
Remember that B6 has has free in-flight WiFi via ViaSat for years now and their service has been able to keep up with the load. Between higher capacity and the ability to prioritize/throttle the poors (the ranks of which I'll gladly join as long as the free tier can reliably keep an SSH connection) this should be a good thing. Though it might be good enough to command a fare premium over competitors...you know, like all the other good stuff Delta does.
Remember that B6 has has free in-flight WiFi via ViaSat for years now and their service has been able to keep up with the load. Between higher capacity and the ability to prioritize/throttle the poors (the ranks of which I'll gladly join as long as the free tier can reliably keep an SSH connection) this should be a good thing. Though it might be good enough to command a fare premium over competitors...you know, like all the other good stuff Delta does.
May 9, 2019, 3:25 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ATOBTTR
You mean the signal that many users are already using to stream DL Studio?
No, it isn't. Streaming content is on-board a server not using wifi plane-to-ground bandwidth.
DL is specific in noting the test is on 2Ku flights, not the slower Ku or even slower ATG-4 services.This is correct.
**No idea how this double posted. Mods feel free to delete**
When you're on a DL plane the sticker by the entry door will indicate if the aircraft has the "faster" internet. I can't recall exactly what it says, but it indicates the internet is the improved service.
It will be interesting to see if the service takes a hit if a majority of people try to use it. We shall see.
Originally Posted by ATOBTTR
You mean the signal that many users are already using to stream DL Studio?
No, it isn't. Streaming content is on-board a server not using wifi plane-to-ground bandwidth.
DL is specific in noting the test is on 2Ku flights, not the slower Ku or even slower ATG-4 services.This is correct.
**No idea how this double posted. Mods feel free to delete**
When you're on a DL plane the sticker by the entry door will indicate if the aircraft has the "faster" internet. I can't recall exactly what it says, but it indicates the internet is the improved service.
It will be interesting to see if the service takes a hit if a majority of people try to use it. We shall see.
May 9, 2019, 3:26 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ATOBTTR
You mean the signal that many users are already using to stream DL Studio?
No, it isn't. Streaming content is on-board a server not using wifi plane-to-ground bandwidth.
DL is specific in noting the test is on 2Ku flights, not the slower Ku or even slower ATG-4 services..
Originally Posted by ATOBTTR
You mean the signal that many users are already using to stream DL Studio?
No, it isn't. Streaming content is on-board a server not using wifi plane-to-ground bandwidth.
DL is specific in noting the test is on 2Ku flights, not the slower Ku or even slower ATG-4 services..
When you're on a DL plane the sticker by the entry door will indicate if the aircraft has the "faster" internet. I can't recall exactly what it says, but it indicates the internet is the improved service.
It will be interesting to see if the service takes a hit if a majority of people try to use it. We shall see.
May 9, 2019, 3:53 pm
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You mean the signal that many users are already using to stream DL Studio?
I wonder if this will even have much of an impact, at least on domestic flights. Many people are already streaming for DL Studio and that's the same signal - just when you're using DL Studio that's the only thing you can access via GoGo.
I wonder if this will even have much of an impact, at least on domestic flights. Many people are already streaming for DL Studio and that's the same signal - just when you're using DL Studio that's the only thing you can access via GoGo.
May 9, 2019, 4:22 pm
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Curious how in-depth their testing will go?
Will the GoGo people be onboard with spectrum analyzers hunting out the numerous violators that have VZW and AT&T cards on in their bags walking on the plane's WiFi channels?
I think DL will eventually go all free, I doubt it's with 2Ku or even with GoGo as the vendor.
Will the GoGo people be onboard with spectrum analyzers hunting out the numerous violators that have VZW and AT&T cards on in their bags walking on the plane's WiFi channels?
I think DL will eventually go all free, I doubt it's with 2Ku or even with GoGo as the vendor.
May 9, 2019, 4:29 pm
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According to the appropriate threads, all of the following have 2Ku with any noted exceptions.
73W (Ships 3601-3610)
738 -> 73H+/738 (Ships 3701-3743)
73H -> 73H+/738 (Ships 3744-3773)
73A -> 73H+/738 (Ships 3774-3777)
739ER (Ships 3801-3926)
A319 – All
A320 – All
A321 – All
75S – All
75D – All
75H – All
75G – All
75C – None
753 – All
According to the appropriate threads, all of the following have SAT-WIFI with any noted exceptions.
767-300
No threads re: 767-400, 330, 777, 350
You can search the Forum for Official in the Title to see the threads.
73W (Ships 3601-3610)
738 -> 73H+/738 (Ships 3701-3743)
73H -> 73H+/738 (Ships 3744-3773)
73A -> 73H+/738 (Ships 3774-3777)
739ER (Ships 3801-3926)
A319 – All
A320 – All
A321 – All
75S – All
75D – All
75H – All
75G – All
75C – None
753 – All
According to the appropriate threads, all of the following have SAT-WIFI with any noted exceptions.
767-300
No threads re: 767-400, 330, 777, 350
You can search the Forum for Official in the Title to see the threads.
May 9, 2019, 4:54 pm
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Curious how in-depth their testing will go?
Will the GoGo people be onboard with spectrum analyzers hunting out the numerous violators that have VZW and AT&T cards on in their bags walking on the plane's WiFi channels?
I think DL will eventually go all free, I doubt it's with 2Ku or even with GoGo as the vendor.
Will the GoGo people be onboard with spectrum analyzers hunting out the numerous violators that have VZW and AT&T cards on in their bags walking on the plane's WiFi channels?
I think DL will eventually go all free, I doubt it's with 2Ku or even with GoGo as the vendor.
May 9, 2019, 5:33 pm
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May 9, 2019, 5:47 pm
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May 9, 2019, 6:03 pm
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May 9, 2019, 6:57 pm
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Sounds fair, and YES PLEASE. Same with all VOIP! The beauty of air travel to date is being somewhat out of contact, and it's too confined a space for calls to avoid disrupting others. I never volunteer to log into wifi when traveling for work, I get paid whether or not I'm on.
May 10, 2019, 9:01 am
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If DL can't get this to work, it's not because it's not possible.
