As my flying routine typically involves cramped middle seats on bargain commercial flights, the thought of actual high-speed Internet at cruising altitude is about as realistic as finding the treasure of Oak Island. So, when SmartSky invited me on a recent flight to test its 4G LTE network over Florida, I was skeptical at best that I’d be able to stream a movie or FaceTime my family, as they’d promised me before boarding a Citation Excel at the Satcom Direct hangar in Melbourne.
Can SmartSky Deliver on its Lofty High-Speed Connectivity Promise?
Key Takeaways:
- SmartSky's 4G LTE network successfully demonstrated impressive high-speed in-flight internet, allowing simultaneous streaming, video calls, web browsing, and downloads on multiple devices.
- The network aims to provide "office-like Internet" in the sky, delivering strong performance, good value, and robust security, easing concerns about public Wi-Fi.
- SmartSky's 4G LTE service was planned for a nationwide launch in mid-2018, promising seamless, uninterrupted connectivity from ground to air, supported by various industry partnerships.
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