A number of organizations have the European Aviation Network successfully tested. The EAN must will ensure that air passengers during flights in the EU have access to a broadband connection.
The tests are done in the south west of the Uk. It was tested whether the network is in the air, that runs via the satellites of Inmarsat, successfully could connect to the network on the ground. That network is offered by Deutsche Telekom via custom cell towers Nokia. The connect succeeded on all four of the test sites.
EAN "a major milestone"
Claudia Nemat, board member Europe and technology at Deutsche Telekom gives are pleased with "a great milestone". "EAN let our excellent connectivity offer. Not only on the ground, but also in the air. The new technology based on the LTE standard ensures that EAN withstand the future", says Nemat.
Introduction in mid-2017
ultimately, It is intended that the satellite network and the 4G network on the ground complement each other. They have the range to provide to all member states of the EU. The total capacity of the network amounts to at least 50 Gbit/s. What speed airline passengers may expect, is not yet known. The intention is that the EAN in mid-2017 will be introduced.
Source: European Aviation Network via Tweakers
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