FCC Grounds In-Flight Mobile Use Proceeding

A 2013 FCC proceeding that opened the door for in-flight voice and data services via mobile wireless frequencies (see 1312130061) was grounded for want of a common ground solution, said an all-commissioner order in Monday's Daily Digest. It said because of the strong pushback from pilot and flight attendant interests and disagreements on the best approach for expanding access, there's no value in continuing the rulemaking.