Airline companies that provide internet service to their passengers for both domestic and international flights around the world come up with very high internet prices compared to the subscriptions we use at home on the plane. So much so that even watching a few YouTube videos can cost the same as a plane ticket. On the other hand, Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service can make these prices much more affordable.
How much are the internet prices on the plane?
The founder of ShiftDelete.Net, Hakkı Alkan, said that the contracted internet provider company may have changed on the Turkish Airlines Istanbul – Hannover flight he was on today. He stated that while Türk Telekom’s Wi-Fi service was featured in the past period, he encountered a service provider named Profen on this flight.
In addition, he shared how much Turkish Airlines charges passengers who want to use the internet on board. When we look at the list below, there are 10 MB, 400 MB, 1 GB and unlimited free usage quotas for Miles&Smiles Elite, Elite Plus, Classic and Classic Plus cardholders. We see that it is necessary.
| Class | Free Quota |
|---|---|
| Miles&Smiles Elite or Elite Plus card holder Business Class passengers |
Unlimited |
| Business class | 1GB |
| Miles&Smiles Elite and Elite Plus Card Holders | 400MB |
| Miles&Smiles Classic and Classic Plus Card Holders | 10MB |
Up to 70 percent increase in Türk Telekom internet prices!
Due to economic conditions, we started to see the news of hikes one after another. Now, Türk Telekom internet prices are increasing.
| Quota | Fee |
|---|---|
| 20MB | 2.99 USD / 55 TL |
| 50MB | 4.99 USD / 91 TL |
| 100MB | 7.99 USD / 146 TL |
| 250MB | 14.99 USD / 274 TL |
| 500MB | 24.99 USD / 456 TL |
Tests for high-speed and affordable Starlink satellite internet on the plane have begun!
Starlink, Elon Musk’s company that provides satellite internet service, which is on the agenda, plans to provide high-speed wireless internet at an affordable price for passengers on the plane. In fact, it is stated that many airline companies have been contacted so far and pilot studies will begin soon.
Therefore, individual passengers do not need to be Starlink subscribers. Instead, there will be a system that will provide the connection with the Starlink satellite in the aircraft and distribute the internet to the passengers. As we mentioned, this will bring with it much more convenient and faster solutions compared to the existing packages.
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