FCC Approves NPRM to Modernize Rules On In-Flight Cellphone Calls

摘要

The FCC approved an NPRM seeking comment on modernizingnrules to allow mobile wireless calls on airplanes while inflight.nThe item was backed by Chairman Tom Wheeler and commissionersnMignon Clyburn and Jessica Rosenworcel at the commission'snmonthly meeting Thursday. Rosenworcel approved lettingnthe proposal move toward the comment phase, but she doesn'tnsupport allowing such usage. Commissioners Ajit Pai and MikenO'Rielly opposed it. The Department of Transportation meanwhilensaid it will look at whether to block such calls.