We knew it was only a matter of time- but it looks like that time is now. Last week, a company called Aircell announced the completion of a nationwide wireless network that would give broadband access to commercial airline passengers. Using the internet service Gogo, passengers will receive full internet capability, including VPN access, corporate email, and, of course, web-browsing. Aircell has secured agreements with American Airlines and Virgin America, with selected flights receiving service as early as June, and others following suit by the end of the year.
For Nextpoint users, the advantages are obvious. But this breakthrough has further-reaching implications than the mere convenience factor. In-flight internet is only a foreshadowing of things yet to come. The world is going web. And Nextpoint will be right alongside cheering it on.
