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Gogo Inflight Internet Access is Now Available on Samsung Vibrant
By Carolyn J Dawson, TMCnet ContributorAircell, a provider of in-flight connectivity, announced plans to provide free in-flight WiFi (News - Alert) data access for a maximum of one month. The access will be provided to owners of the Samsung Vibrant which is a brand new Android-powered device from T-Mobile (News - Alert) USA, Inc. and Samsung Mobile. The Vibrant is readily available in the market and the company is offering this special offer for a period of one month from registration or until January 31, 2011, whichever comes first.
The Vibrant is fully loaded with features, one of which is a pre-installed entertainment package. This package consists of Gogo Inflight Internet access on more than 3,500 daily flights in the Continental U.S.
“As smartphones become more prevalent, we want to make it even easier for those traveling to access their email and favorite websites as well as Twitter and Facebook (News - Alert),” said Michael Small, president and CEO of Aircell. “We want to provide the Vibrant customers with a seamless way to continue their mobile experience at 30,000 feet.”
The Vibrant is a Samsung (News - Alert) Galaxy S device. In order to blend the user’s entertainment and communication requirements into one device, Vibrant has all-inclusive multimedia facilities. By using its 4-inch Super AMOLED touch screen display, the customers can enjoy a stunning, HD-like viewing experience while surfing web, watching movies, playing games or reading an e-book.
Currently, the company ensures the availability of Gogo on almost 1,000 commercial aircraft and more than 3,500 daily flights in the Continental United States.
Aircell created a ground-breaking mobile broadband network for commercial and business aviation in 2006. In 2008, by offering a strong Internet experience at 35,000 feet, Aircell Network and Gogo, transformed the commercial airline passenger flight experience into greater heights. Apart from that, the Aircell Network facilitates improved cabinservices such as video, audio, television and more
With Gogo, passengers who have WiFi-enabled devices that include laptops, smartphones and PDAs are able to surf the Web, check e-mail, send instant message, access a business VPN and much more. Aircell is having its facilities in Broomfield, Colorado, and Itasca, Illinois.
Carolyn John is a Contributor to TMCnet. To read more of her articles, please columnist page.
Edited by Marisa Torrieri



