This is a major step backwards. Is this an attempt to get more revenue from the service, or is it costing the airline too much (ie people are using too much data?). If the latter, then could it block streaming data hungry services? OR they have a MB service from which you can stream, and a time based service from which you can only email and web browse?
I suspect it's as a result of people consuming more and more data (which costs the airlines more) and uses up the available bandwidth making the service quality suffer.
Even using it just for email you certainly wouldn't want to be auto downloading attachments or pictures, or have your phone auto update from the app stores (which is often default on WiFi connections)
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henrus
henrus
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It seems another airline has gone to the data used instead of a timed access.
traveller99
traveller99
Member since 18 Nov 2015
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This is a major step backwards. Is this an attempt to get more revenue from the service, or is it costing the airline too much (ie people are using too much data?). If the latter, then could it block streaming data hungry services? OR they have a MB service from which you can stream, and a time based service from which you can only email and web browse?
moa999
moa999
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Member since 02 Jul 2011
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I suspect it's as a result of people consuming more and more data (which costs the airlines more) and uses up the available bandwidth making the service quality suffer.