Avoid the 'Spinning Wheel of Death' on Inflight Wi-Fi

Life doesn't pause when you board an airplane, but let's face it, staying connected while in flight doesn't work all that well most of the time.??

Picture this: you're on a three-hour flight and connected to everything you want, as if you never left the ground. This is the future of connectivity NOW with SmartSky's next-generation air-to-ground network, revolutionizing inflight experiences one aircraft at a time.?

The power of two-way data flow?

What sets SmartSky apart? The bandwidth to move data both to AND from the airplane while in flight -- with equally high performance. This means when you send that picture or large attachment, it goes immediately, versus showing you that dreaded blue progress line or spinning wheel of death. Your video call is also as interactive as when you're in your on-ground environment.??

Other providers prioritize moving data to the aircraft, but struggle when you need to send something out or attempt tasks requiring continuous two-way information flow between the aircraft and the ground. SmartSky’s emphasis on two-way data flow enables effective use of applications inflight which require a high-bandwidth, stable connection – such as zoom calls, live streaming, voice calls, gaming, and cloud applications.?

Count David Natinsky, owner and pilot of a SmartSky-equipped Citation CJ3+, as among those impressed by SmartSky’s streaming-level connectivity. “The idea that eight people in the airplane plus the pilot up front can all be taking care of business connecting and staying up to date, each one having their own tools that they need, has been a lifesaver,” Natinsky said.?

SmartSky offers up to 10 times the bi-directional speed and capacity of other providers. Think of this as the difference in bumping along a one-lane country road versus cruising along a smooth multi-lane interstate.?

An individual network connection?

Each SmartSky-equipped plane is assigned a separate connection to the network, and no signal is shared with other aircraft. This provides both unsurpassed performance and data privacy. Plus, there’s plenty of capacity for VPNs and other high bandwidth applications.??

SmartSky's solutions transform your flight into a flying meeting room, game room, shopping mall, situational awareness briefing, and more, all at 41,000 feet. Your connectivity expectations shouldn't be lowered when your flight takes off.??

SmartSky has changed the way inflight Wi-Fi works – for the better. Elevate your travel experience, stay updated, and turn your flight into a seamless extension of your world. Land caught up, instead of frustrated, with continuous, reliable data flow while you're in flight.??

The first 5G ATG network?

As the first company to launch a nationwide, fully 5G and LTE air-to-ground (ATG) inflight connectivity network, SmartSky is continuing to add new patents and innovate our technology - with an eye on meeting customer needs in an increasingly connected world.?

SmartSky is making a huge splash in the inflight connectivity marketplace with a rapidly expanding dealer network and growing roster of STCs for thousands of in-service business aircraft.??

If you’re an MRO, OEM, broker, or operator interested in offering a proven inflight network that delivers a superior user experience customers describe as “wow” and “game changing,” reach out to SmartSky to learn more about how you can meet your customer’s expectations.?