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Can I use WhatsApp on a plane?

When you are traveling out of the country, you can still use WhatsApp account via mobile data or Wi-Fi. If you use a local SIM card while you are traveling, you can still use WhatsApp with your home number.



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You can listen to downloaded music, play games, write notes, view pictures, and do any other activities on your mobile device as long as they do not require an internet connection. An internet or cellular connection is only required for in-flight calls, video calls, online games, streaming, and text messaging.

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FAQ about airplane internet Yes, it is a service available on some flights and airlines. How to get WiFi on a plane? You can get free WiFi on some airlines, by paying for the internet service with the airline or through your cellular operator.

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Devices must be used in airplane mode or with the cellular connection disabled. You may use the WiFi connection on your device if the plane has an installed WiFi system and the airline allows its use,” according to the FAA website. So what exactly is airplane mode?

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) require that all cell phones be put on airplane mode or have their cellular connections disabled while a flight is in progress.

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When do you switch Airplane mode on / off? Put your phone in Airplane mode as soon as the cabin crew indicates this. Airplane mode must remain on during the entire flight. Some people choose to leave their phones in Airplane mode for the entire vacation.

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Here is what happens on the telco side: Your phone will attempt to connect to a tower by upping its transmission power and “pinging” for a tower. This will drain your battery more than normal so you may not have a charge upon landing.

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The ban over the use of electronic devices in-flight has often been attributed to the possibility of electronic interference with flight equipment in the modern an era of fly-by-wire planes, which control flight systems using electronic signals rather than physical movement of connect cables.

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By default, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® are disabled in airplane mode—you can't make calls, but you can listen to music, play games, watch videos, and use other apps that don't require network or phone connections.

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