WNBC, Telemundo Are First In-Flight Network Broadcasters

JetBlue Airways, NBC and DIRECTV Inc. have partnered to make New York-based WNBC the first broadcast network channel to air live, in-flight on a commercial airline. NBC-owned Telemundo is the first Spanish-language network to hold that distinction. Jet Blue passengers each have access to satellite television provided

Author:: TVTechnology
Publish date:: Oct 2, 2002

JetBlue Airways, NBC and DIRECTV Inc. have partnered to make New York-based WNBC the first broadcast network channel to air live, in-flight on a commercial airline. NBC-owned Telemundo is the first Spanish-language network to hold that distinction.

Jet Blue passengers each have access to satellite television provided by DirecTV Airborne at their seats. NBC and Telemundo have been added to the programming carried, which includes CNBC and MSNBC among approximately 24 available channels. The airline is based out of New York and lists 19 destinations. By adding WNBC, native New Yorkers can watch local news and programming at any time.

DirectTV Airborne is a programming service for commercial airlines provided by DirecTV. It was launched in 2000, and is delivered through the LiveTV in-flight entertainment system.

The airline also said that in connection with the LiveTV agreement, it would be introducing inflight Wi-Fi services, including instant messaging and e-mail.

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Regulatory and Standards

In its quest to bring Wi-Fi coverage everywhere, the FCC has established rules that allow airlines to easily bring Wi-Fi coverage — and with it live video delivered over the Internet — to their customers while in the air.

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