You'll soon be able to surf the web faster on airplanes now that Gogo's next generation in-flight WiFi technology was approved by the FCC on Thursday.
Itasca-based Gogo got a blanket approval from the FCC for its 2Ku antenna technology that is expected to deliver 70 Mbps speeds to aircrafts, outperforming other global connectivity solutions in the market, Gogo said. Gogo plans to install the 2Ku system on 1,000 aircraft.
"Clearing the necessary regulatory hurdles to provide this service to an aircraft flying anywhere around the globe is no small feat," Gogo's president and CEO Michael Small said in a news release. "Gogo has proven it is a leader at navigating these environments for all aircraft types no matter where they fly. We are happy that the launch of 2Ku is proceeding as planned and are continuing to work with the FAA on approval for installation."
2Ku can produce more bandwidth at less cost than competitive solutions, Gogo said. And the antenna is only 4.5 inches tall, resulting in little incremental drag on the aircraft. And Gogo expects peak speeds for the service in excess of 100 Mbps when future satellite technologies become available.
Several airlines, including Chicago-based United, have agreed to use Gogo's 2Ku. GoGo expects the technology to be available in the second half of 2015.
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