Most airlines and many governments ban the use of wireless radio devices during flight. These bans are enforced for two major reasons.
- The most well-known is to prevent interference with the plane's onboard systems.
- The other is to prevent interference with cell phone networks on the ground. Current systems are unable to handle phones at a plane's altitude and speeds.
Flight Mode is also referred to as Standalone or Airplane mode. Turning on any of these modes in your phone allow's you to safely use the non-wireless functions of your phone (such as music, games, picture gallery, pre-recorded videos or organizer functions) during flight. This can be critical for smart phone users who want to catch up on some remote worker solutions tasks while in flight.
The Mode settings can usually be found in your Phone settings and may be accesible through any of the three types of modes referenced above.
However, not all airlines have policies that accommodate devices with airplane mode; some airlines still ban the use of all phones during flight regardless. Something you will want to ask about if you're planning to fly. Be a responsible small business telecommunications user while aboard a flight and follow the flight attendants directions on cell phone usage.
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