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November 29, 2011 06:24 pm EDT
Original Link: http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/gogo-goes-global-partnership-with-inmarsat-to-give-you-the-inte/
Gogo goes global: partnership with Inmarsat to give you the internet on international flights
Ahh, Gogo, what a fantastic addition you've been to domestic airline travel. Besides keeping rowdy kids entertained with internet access, it affords well-traveled tech bloggers the ability to do what we do at 30,000 feet. And now, Gogo's wondrous WiFi will do the same for international passengers thanks to Inmarsat's Global Xpress satellite internet service. The partnership adds speedy Ka-band satellite technology to Gogo's existing air-to-ground service starting in 2013. After launching the Inmarsat-5 satellite in midyear, up to 50Mb/s speeds will be at your flying fingertips in some (currently undefined) regions, with worldwide coverage coming in 2014. Full details of your inflight future await in the PR after the break.Gogo goes global: partnership with Inmarsat to give you the internet on international flights originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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