FAA Won't Change Wireless Rules
Service
As of now there are restrictions that do not allow for the use of cell phones, obviously. I am just curious if it is possible to have service at 35,000 feet. I know if the FCC allows the use of cell phones on planes in the future, there will be enhanced service probably because the planes themselves will have mini towers so to speak. But as of now is it even possible???
...
The towers do work best without any obstructions......
I would doubt it though.
I would doubt it though.
...
Umm, radio waves transmit in a 360 degree arc. That happens to include straight up. So yeah, its very possible to get service at 35,000 feet. Heck you'd be able to get reception from ever tower in your carriers network from 35,000 as there are really no obstructions in the verticle.
You would (in theory) be able to get great reception from every tower on any compatable network in the U.S. at those altitudes, hence the issue.
You would (in theory) be able to get great reception from every tower on any compatable network in the U.S. at those altitudes, hence the issue.
...
Not necessarily. There may not be as many physical obstructions but the air can be just as tricky for radio signals. Electrical interference rather than physical. Also at 5 miles up in the air you're already stretching the limit of effective distance for a tower. That's directly above it. 5 miles up and 5 miles in any direction it's 7 miles to a tower. Not to mention the difficulty of switching tower to tower as rapidly as would be required for someone in an airplane. The best way to be transmitting would actually be away... toward a satellite.
...
This forum is closed.
