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Expecting further developments from IPTK. It almost seems too simple. Wouldn't you like to be able to send/receive text messages in flight? Highlights from a recent news article. Link back for the whole article, or click on the link at the bottom, an interesting read

"Imagine hundreds of passengers sending and receiving free messages or booking holiday tours at the same time – all occupying less than 10% of a 200 kbps link."

"This article is about a new way to connect called fflya, and what you may not know is, its already flying on business jets and an A340, plus the military are about to fly it!"

"Bluetooth Smart capability opened up a portal for connecting devices and efficiently transmitting small data. Importantly, Apple is at the front Bluetooth advancements so it comes standard on all mobile devices."

"The fflya system is compatible with any satellite network and all you need is a Bluetooth access point. The Bluetooth access point is flexible and can be installed on an aircraft in a variety of ways:
1. It latches onto any existing Wi-Fi network.
2. A hardwired connection to an existing satellite transceiver."

"Evaluating any new service is a challenge and this is where fflya has a very unique solution that avoids any modification to the aircraft. Airlines can test the service with a fully self-contained portable system including SATCOM and custom window antenna. The system is classified as a carry on device and with supporting documentation there is no aircraft certification required, just operational approval."

"The benefit of this approach is airlines can evaluate and refine the services prior to selecting permanent hardware which removes the uncertainty of what do we need and will passengers pay to use it. Entry-level permanent hardware starts with the Inmarsat 200kbps link and it should be noted the test bed is also backwards/ forwards compatible with the new Iridium Next satellite platform that meets the same entry-level requirement. The business model is fully self funding so there is no equipment outlay."

"The airline provides the installation manpower and fflya underwrites all the transmission costs including airline communications sent via the App."

http://airfax.com/blog/index.php/2016/10/20/the-bluetooth-connectivity-solution-fflya/