Aircraft WiFi service provider Gogo introduces new technology to increase bandwidth and speed

Aircraft WiFi service provider Gogo introduces new technology to increase bandwidth and speed

According to foreign media reports, Gogo, a Wi-Fi service provider for aircraft, recently presented a new technology 2Ku, saying it can provide larger bandwidth and coverage for aircraft passengers, as well as faster speeds. The system can provide two antenna arrays to receive and send signals in the Ku band. Gago said the system only highlights the length of the outside of the fuselage, reducing the flight resistance. "Bandwidth is equal to revenue," said Michael Small, CEO of Gogo. Bandwidth is equal to better customer service. That's simple ."

Gogo said that the 2Ku service can provide a maximum speed of 70 m per second, compared with the previous highest speed of m per second; smore said that once the satellite transmission technology is improved, the speed can reach m per second.

There are still two major problems. First, what would happen to the system if hundreds of passengers were used? According to the company, 2Ku has been tested on multiple test flights, and no bandwidth problem occurs for multiple positions in the cabin. The second question is, how is the plane charged? Unless you are in the first class, the WiFi service is free of charge. The company is not yet ready to discuss the pricing, smore said.

Aeromé xico received a permit from regulators on Wednesday and is expected to use the 2Ku service on its first official flight in a few weeks. Delta Air Lines is the largest American customer contracted to use the service; some of the company's planes will be equipped with the system in 2016. According to smore, a total of 550 aircraft from eight airlines have signed contracts to use the 2Ku system, most of which will be installed and deployed in 2017 and 2018.