bad time to ask this question, but im curious?

[phatcow]

how did the people get to use their cell phones on the plane? I assume its the creditcard seatback phones right, assumeing that your sprint/att/verizon phones wont work at that altitude?


when i heard on the news that some people called from cells, i was kinda confused.

 

[Static911]

you still can use cell, FAA prohibits since it can interfere with their communications and electronics

static911

 

[phatcow]

theres reception at that altitude?

 

[Static911]

yep, trust me, my dad once used it to make emergency hotel booking since airplane was late 3 hrs

static911

 

[spanky]

<< theres reception at that altitude? >>




come on now...u did not just ask that question....

 

[FJ]

phatcow asked:
theres reception at that altitude?

You have to remember these airplanes were flying lower to the ground than typical airplanes... Also, I believe one phone call was by the seatback phone...

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