a321 WiFi Problems?
May 16, 2021, 2:44 pm
#1
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a321 WiFi Problems?
Only one of four recent flights had working WiFi. All flights on an a321. Not over water, so no reason for signal loss.
Is something going on with these planes?
Is something going on with these planes?
May 16, 2021, 5:23 pm
#2
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Some A321s are being delivered without Wi-Fi. Delta is in the beginning stages of a massive changeover from GoGo to Viasat. No sense having GoGo installed on the recent deliveries. Good news is the first Viasat bird just finished installation and work on more planes will ramp up quickly.
May 17, 2021, 7:57 am
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That makes some sense - on the second no-wifi flight, the FA said "this is a brand new a321, so there's no wifi".
My seat opponent and I looked at each other with a bit of confusion.
Compared to UA and AA, Delta was already far more reliable. Why the change to Viasat?
My seat opponent and I looked at each other with a bit of confusion.
Compared to UA and AA, Delta was already far more reliable. Why the change to Viasat?
May 17, 2021, 8:41 am
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According to Delta, gate-to-gate streaming-capable speeds! That combined with a negotiated cost benefit that will allow DL to move ahead with its plan to make WiFi free fleetwide
May 17, 2021, 10:23 am
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Delta says significantly more bandwidth than what they have now. They are planning to upgrade 300 planes over the next 6 months, so it seems like they're quite committed to this
May 17, 2021, 10:52 am
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My guess is that Delta will make basic service free. Streaming quality service will be an add on charge.