Mango called out over WiFi services

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Mango called out over WiFi services

Mango, the low-cost South African Airways subsidiary, has been forced to withdraw all advertising of its in-flight WiFi services after a passenger complained that he was unable to access the service.

 

[Flidiot]

I was wondering when someone would start complaining about this. Heard of a few instances where the connectivity was not always available.

I do tend to side with Mango though (in a way), although they advertise that connectivity is available, if that is the only reason for choosing the airline then it does seem a bit silly. What ever happened to just kicking back and enjoying the flight?

 

[Lycanthrope]

I was wondering when someone would start complaining about this. Heard of a few instances where the connectivity was not always available.

I do tend to side with Mango though (in a way), although they advertise that connectivity is available, if that is the only reason for choosing the airline then it does seem a bit silly. What ever happened to just kicking back and enjoying the flight?

I hate flying. If I'm going to fly, it'll be with the airline that can offer me the best distraction

 

[MKFrost]

Anybody out there know how Mango's setup works i.e. the internet connectivity from the plane to ground. Is the plane linked to normal 3G which is then offered as wi-fi or do them make use of other technology?

 

[Mouse]

I hate flying. If I'm going to fly, it'll be with the airline that can offer me the best distraction

I bought a PS Vita so that I don't have to depend on the airline for a distraction

 

[The_Unbeliever]

Pffft. Got e-books on my Nexus. Actually more enjoyable than trying to surf the Internet...

 

[genetic]

Anybody out there know how Mango's setup works i.e. the internet connectivity from the plane to ground. Is the plane linked to normal 3G which is then offered as wi-fi or do them make use of other technology?

G-Connect uses satellite technology. Up to 4Mbps down and 256kbps up

 

[MKFrost]

G-Connect uses satellite technology. Up to 4Mbps down and 256kbps up

Thanks, was wondering about that seeing as you do have distance limitations on cat cables....

 

[genetic]

Thanks, was wondering about that seeing as you do have distance limitations on cat cables....

Redefining 'fly-by-wire'

 

[chrisc]

Another gimmick to attract passengers. What happened to books and magazines? The in-flight movies are usually awful and the TV series old stuff

 

[Electron1]

I should call out alwayson then. Of late I get no connectivity when in range of their wifi.

 

[supersunbird]

I should call out alwayson then. Of late I get no connectivity when in range of their wifi.

Yip, alwayson is alwaysuseless...