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Isn't this mainly an FCC restriction? [1]

I thought the main idea was to prevent phones from constantly jumping between towers... does the FAA have much to do with this in reality?

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phones_on_aircraft



>I thought

See, it is one of the problems caused when authorities lie to people.

>the main idea was to prevent phones from constantly jumping between towers.

Cell tower interference is the only reason that's ever been offered that even passes the giggle test, but even the FCC now is telling the FAA to ease up on the silly rules.




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