Netflix-Hungry Air Travelers Get Broadband Boost From FCC
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The Federal Communications Commission took a step toward improving Web access for air travelers, voting to write rules to open frequencies for an air-to-ground Internet service proposed by Qualcomm Inc.
The agency in a 4-0 vote today advanced the plan to help travelers pull in Facebook pages, spreadsheets, videos, games and music on planes equipped with Wi-Fi systems. The next-generation service needs another vote before final approval by the agency, which is changing leadership.