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FCC opposes the on board usage of mobile phones

Washington, USA - Waiting for reliable scientific data

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rejected the on board usage of mobile phones proposal. After the announced revision of this matter (see AVIONEWS), counting meeting with representatives of industrial and public sector, the American body has decided to almost temporarily extend the prohibition, justifying such a decision with the lack of reliable and irrefutable data about any interferences...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1071957
Rome, Italy, 04/04/2007 14:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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