NATION BUSINESS REPORT
Grameenphone Ltd is the 1st operator in Bangladesh to launch GSM roaming with AeroMobile. AeroMobile AS provides roaming facility onboard aircrafts, providing global coverage. It is a safe, cost effective solution allowing passengers to use their mobile phones and PDA’s whilst in flight. From now on, Grameenphone subscribers with international roaming facility can avail roaming facility on board the aircraft.
AeroMobile is currently available onboard a number of Emirates aircraft (B777s, A330s and A340s) as part of the rollout program which will see their existing fleet fitted with the service by the end of 2009. Furthermore, AeroMobile will soon launch its services with Malaysian Airlines, Qantas, Turkish Airlines and Saudi Arabian Airlines.
While the flight frequency for Emirates from Bangladesh is on a daily basis, however, not all aircrafts are fitted with the AeroMobile system. Passengers onboard the aircraft will be made aware that the GSM network is available through announcements by the crew. Subscribers onboard the aircraft can use in-flight roaming after the aircraft leaves Bangladesh air space.
No additional subscription is needed. Subscriber can enjoy the service by switching the mobile phone while in-flight to access GSM services. In-flight roaming facility will cater to the communication needs of Grameenphone’s roaming subscribers.
Courtesy: nation.ittefaq.com
