JetBlue To Offer First In-flight E-mail In The US

New York (NY) - For years it has been a rumor and a near reality, but now it's actually happening - airline passengers will be able to access full e-mail and IM services at tens of thousands of feet above ground.

The service begins on JetBlue's flight from New York City to San Francisco tomorrow, and according to the Associated Press will roll out very soon to other routes serviced by the domestic airline.

The service is offered by LiveTV, a JetBlue subsidiary that also powers the in-flight entertainment systems in every plane in JetBlue's fleet. LiveTV bought the wireless spectrum in an FCC auction last year.

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