You can already call on flights, but its rare. You can currently use the backseat handset or Skype on broadband equipped flights.
But now its a matter of putting repeaters on aircraft so people can yammer on their regular phones.
Opinions?
Nothing annoys me more than people using their phones in enclosed spaces, especially when those people seem to be unable to adjust their volumes.
The thought of sitting on a Trans atlantic flight with a bunch of loud ass yanks shouting down the phone does nothing but fuel the rage.
RAR.
err as long as its safe i dont really care TBH
Surely they will be installing payphones inflight to collect your coinage??
Youll pay on your normal bill using roaming tariffs.
I have no doubt that it will be extortionate and I only hope that helps to keep the number of people using the service down.
As long as the repeaters are switched off when the lights go down so nobody is disturbed from sleep, I dunno if Id object.
I wouldnt keep my mobile on though, the 2hrs or so I spend to and from Sweden is my time to relax, read the in-flight magazines or a good book, and get ready to face another language on the other side...
EDIT: oooh Im a Peon!
I may have a mobile phone but its used for short calls only and then not very often. Using them in the middle of the Atlantic is going to be very costly knowing the airlines...
Stupid idea, twill be annoying as.
Jaimz :rock:
Quote from: SaraAs long as the repeaters are switched off when the lights go down so nobody is disturbed from sleep, I dunno if Id object.
fair point
Id agree with that - just allow it during non sleeping hours (based on what should be reasonable hours from the destination you just left)
If it costs Ã,£10 a minute I doubt if they will be making many long telephone calls... :twisted:
nope - but unless they are sensible with what hours they allow it then you could still potentially be woken up by some cock behind the curtain in business class shouting
"hello geoff its rupert here, buy me 10000 google shares theres a good chap, will have to meet up for some polo next weekend tally ho fwa fwa fwa waffle waffle etc..."
The real problem calls would be incoming ones that could set the ringer off at any time so I expect both will be used. Unfortunately some people need to be in contact so a seperation between those who want to use their phones and everyone else might be in order, certainly an option to let first class passangers have full time access while everyone else gets daytime only.
As long as Tim "nice but dim" is behind a sound proof wall in business class then Id be ok.
or ask him to step outside before he makes the call? :twisted:
i dont know what all the fuss is... its no different from someone sitting next to and talking to a mate... (as long as there not shouting into there phone)
problem is that a lot of the people who currently use mobiles on trains etc.. tend to raise thier voice a lot - either because they are too dim to realise that the person on the other end of the line can still hear them or because they are just attention whores and want the rest of the train to know that felicity is feeling fabulous darling & has bought some new shoes & a handbag.
Reception on mobiles often isnt as good as landlines and definitely not as good as talking to someone next to you so people tend to talk louder into their mobiles and occasionally end up shouting. Its a natural reaction that goes too far.
Quote from: NimrodNothing annoys me more than people using their phones in enclosed spaces, especially when those people seem to be unable to adjust their volumes.
The thought of sitting on a Trans atlantic flight with a bunch of loud ass yanks shouting down the phone does nothing but fuel the rage.
RAR.
:stupid:
Quote from: SeriousReception on mobiles often isnt as good as landlines and definitely not as good as talking to someone next to you so people tend to talk louder into their mobiles and occasionally end up shouting. Its a natural reaction that goes too far.
Its weird, there are several times I am talking to someone who might be in a club or somewhere. Before I realise it, I am shouting or talking rather loudly. Makes me feel like a tight t**t at times.
I know there is no need to to speak up but its just a natural reaction to the loud backround noise.
I prefer not to make calls in enlcosed places, though if I do get one I try to make it as short as possible.
Quote from: Alani dont know what all the fuss is... its no different from someone sitting next to and talking to a mate
No its not. Theres a reason phones are banned in many restaurants, even though conversion 1 on 1 is not. Planes are much much louder...
Quote from: maximusotterQuote from: Alani dont know what all the fuss is... its no different from someone sitting next to and talking to a mate
No its not. Theres a reason phones are banned in many restaurants, even though conversion 1 on 1 is not. Planes are much much louder...
Thats the first Ive heard about that. It would be considered rude to sit at the table and talk on your phone here, but Ive not heard of any restaurant banning such behaviour. Swanky or non-swanky.
Plenty over here do. We had a partial ban at the pub. If somebody needed to make a quick call, fine, but if they wanted to have a phone discussion we pointed them to the door, winter or not. :evil:
Even if you dont think you can lip read, youd be amazed how much being able to see a face changes things - conversation in posh restaurants is very muttery with the odd muffled laugh generally.
Down a phone youre clearer and louder to overcome not being able to see a face, which means everyone else can hear you clearly and succinctly too. And of course they can only hear half the conversation so it doesnt flow and can be very distracting.
EDIT: I couldnt have a long-ish conversation on a phone when around a lot of captive people anyway - I dont want them knowing my business fir a start and I know how irritating it is for me when someones talking and laughing loudly down a phone.
Oh, and I like to pace about when on my mobile. :D
Quote from: Clockd 0NeThats the first Ive heard about that. It would be considered rude to sit at the table and talk on your phone here, but Ive not heard of any restaurant banning such behaviour. Swanky or non-swanky.
some places do - but they tend to be a bit posh & have other funny rules