Qantas mobile testing restricted to texts and emails

Link: Qantas extends test of in-flight cellphone use

The Qantas trial has only allowed SMS text messages and e-mails – which is a great compromise. Weary jet-setters won’t have to worry about that annoying loud-talker taking the seat next to them. It looks like the rest of the world is set to allow in-flight mobile phone use of some sort.

Fantastic. I really like the concept of being able to send/receive text messages and email — when I want it, in the air. But I reaaaaally don’t want to listen to ‘I’m on the plane’ phone calls at ALL.

Interestingly, how many times have you witnessed someone use a Skyphone? You know many planes have them installed in seats already — but they’re a) very expensive and b) taboo — that is, I’ve never ever seen anyone use one! Have you?