Indian telecommunications company Jio has launched in-flight roaming services in partnership with Panasonic Avionics Corporation subsidiary, AeroMobile.
Jio Postpaid Plus customers now have access to high-speed data, voice calling and SMS messages, available on 22 partner airlines.
The Jio in-flight connectivity pack offering data and SMS message support is provided by Aer Lingus, Cathay Pacific, Egypt Air, EVA Air, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, and Turkish Airlines. Airlines that support all bundled services of the in-flight connectivity packs include Air Serbia, Alitalia, Asiana Airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Euro wings, Kuwait Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, SWISS, Uzbekistan Airways, and Virgin Atlantic.
The packs do not allow incoming calls.
Akash Ambani, Director of Jio commented, “JioPostpaid Plus brings with it industry-defining and highest-quality user experience, and through our partnership with AeroMobile we will now offer in-flight roaming services at an attractive price. We are delighted to bring this new service to our customers, who will be able to enjoy seamless, high-quality and secure roaming at 20,000 feet, keeping every JioPostpaid Plus user connected, always.”
