Mobile Communications on-board Aircraft - Consultation on the introduction of mobile services on aircraft

There is increasing interest in the potential for passengers to use their mobile phones on aircraft – Mobile Communications on Aircraft or MCA. Ofcom’s role in relation to MCA services is to regulate the authorisation and use of radio spectrum and Electronic Communications Services (ECS). Ofcom published a consultation on MCA services in October 2007 , setting out proposals for authorising such services. This document summarises the comments made on the consultation and sets out Ofcom’s decisions.