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Re:PySkyWiFi: Free stupid wi-fi on long-haul flights by TylerE on Tuesday July 09, 2024 @11:26PM (#40923416)
As of a few months ago there are no operating 3g towers in the US.
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Re:PySkyWiFi: Free stupid wi-fi on long-haul flights by nfriedly on Wednesday July 10, 2024 @09:00AM (#40926399)
Did that finally happen!? I feel like they've been telling me it was going to happen "this year" for at least 5 years.
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Re:PySkyWiFi: Free stupid wi-fi on long-haul flights by TylerE on Wednesday July 10, 2024 @05:51PM (#40931892)
Yes. The last operational towers were a few up in the Appalachians operated by US Cellular and were shut down in January of this year.
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Re:PySkyWiFi: Free stupid wi-fi on long-haul flights by realityloop on Wednesday July 10, 2024 @06:17PM (#40932058)
None in Australia anymore either
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