17 Jul 2010
(MENAFN) Saudi Telecom Co (STC), a leading telecommunications provider in the region, has joined with Egypt Air to launch its international roaming system on board flights enabling passengers to use their mobile phones during air travel, according to a press statement.
STC said the inflight roaming service will be available for its Aljawal customers on board the Egyptian flagship carrier after take-off and until landing as part of its endeavor to provide convenience and continuous connectivity to its passengers.
With this service, travelers can enjoy all the advantages of the service including incoming and outgoing phone calls, SMS�s, and emails, and internet browsing directly through their mobile phones onboard, the company said in a statement.
STC had launched in-flight roaming facility in 2007 for the first time globally with Saudi Arabian Airlines Airbus A330 and the new Airbus fleet of Emirates.
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