SmartSky Wins $22.7 Million Patent Verdict Against Gogo Over 5G Aviation Technology Delaware jury finds Gogo infringed on air-to-ground transmission patents as separate billion-dollar lawsuit looms SmartSky Networks has secured a significant legal victory against business aviation connectivity provider Gogo, with a US District Court jury in Delaware awarding $22.7 million (€19.6 million) in damages for patent infringement related to …
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When aviation connectivity providers quote speeds and latency figures, they’re showing you best-case, single-user scenarios. But what matters is what you actually experience. Live Performance Testing The PEPsal Performance Dashboard shows you the truth about your connection in real-time: Your Actual Latency – The round-trip time you’re experiencing right now, not the theoretical minimum Baseline vs. Enhanced Performance – Side-by-side …
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NetJets Makes Major Shift to Starlink for Inflight Connectivity Private aviation giant abandons Gogo rollout in favor of satellite-based solution across 600+ aircraft fleet NetJets, one of the world’s largest private jet operators, has announced a significant pivot in its connectivity strategy, committing to equip over 600 business jets with Starlink’s inflight internet service. The multi-year agreement covers both the …
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At last, a realistic figure… Finally, we’re seeing bandwidth numbers that reflect actual, real-world performance rather than theoretical maximums or laboratory conditions. These figures represent what you can genuinely expect to experience during typical flight operations. Check all the parameters… It’s crucial to examine the complete context of these measurements—including factors such as: Aircraft altitude and speed Number of concurrent …
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FastAPN: Turbocharging In-Flight Internet Without Hardware Changes In-flight connectivity has come a long way, but even with modern LEO satellites and ATG networks, passengers still face frustratingly slow speeds—especially on high-latency connections like GEO satellites. Enter FastAPN, a clever service that promises to boost aircraft internet speeds up to 15 times faster without requiring airlines to install a single piece …
Read More »Understanding “Best Effort” Satellite Services in Aviation: What Happens When the Network Gets Busy? As satellite internet services like Starlink enter the aviation market, airlines and passengers are encountering a term familiar to IT professionals but often misunderstood by the broader audience: “best effort” service. Understanding what this means—and how it affects your in-flight connectivity—is crucial as we embrace this …
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