Aircell – the only company in the US authorized by the FCC and FAA to use frequencies in the 800 MHz band for inflight communications – has announced its first Android Phone.
The device called Aircell Smartphone, running Google OS, will “allow passengers to place and receive voice calls aboard business aircraft.”
Designed specifically for aircraft use, the device has a large 3.8- inch touchhscreen display, integrated audio jack, Bluetooth and an alphanumeric keypad.
The Aircell Smartphone arrival is expected in later part of 2011, most probably for the US flights, initially. It will be used with Aircell’s Gogo Biz service, which should be upgraded to feature voice capabilities by then.
