Summary of EU OKs Mobile Phones on Planes

Summary of EU OKs Mobile Phones on Planes

       In the article entitled "EU OKs Mobile Phones on Planes", an author named Sean Banville states that the EU have permitted passengers to use their cell phones in the skies over Europe starting later this year. The author writes that it gives air travelers greater connectivity that ever before, but some people are disturbed because others who are using cell phones may make noise. The EU telecoms commissioner Viviane Reding said that "I call on airlines to create the right conditions on board aircraft to ensure that those who want to use in-flight communication services do not disturb other passengers." She also warned "If consumers receive shock phone bills, the service will not take off." In summary, the EU's determination makes some people comfortable, but not everyone is happy about that.