2026-01-17 05:28:07

Aviation and tech leaders are at odds over pricing strategy for in-flight connectivity solutions. The low-cost carrier executive raised concerns about the cost structure of satellite-based broadband services on aircraft, while the satellite internet entrepreneur defended the value proposition. Their disagreement highlights the growing tension between operational economics in traditional industries and next-generation tech deployment. The debate centers on whether premium connectivity services can achieve mainstream adoption in price-sensitive markets, or if providers must adjust their business models to scale adoption across commercial aviation. Industry observers note this clash reflects broader questions about how emerging infrastructure technologies get priced as they transition from niche to mass-market applications.

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CoffeeNFTrader

· 5h ago

Is internet access on flights still this expensive? Budget airline guys are right; this price is unaffordable for ordinary people.

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PumpAnalyst

· 5h ago

Satellite internet this wave indeed has the flavor of a pump-and-dump. Low-cost airlines have backed down, indicating that the ceiling is clear. All you leeks, pay attention to risk control [thinking]

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LongTermDreamer

· 5h ago

Haha, isn't this just an old story? Three years ago, when Bitcoin wasn't widespread yet, I said—new technology never dies because it's expensive; rather, when it's too cheap, no one believes in it... As for satellite internet, the current debate is about valuation, similar to arguing over air coins. Once it truly expands, you'll realize how cheap the so-called "high price" was back then.

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DEXRobinHood

· 5h ago

Airlines want to take advantage, satellite network providers are unwilling to lower prices... Basically, it's the same old story of traditional industries refusing to admit their mistakes. They insist on waiting until technology becomes dirt cheap before willing to adopt it. If this continues, nothing innovative will come out of it.

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ReverseFOMOguy

· 5h ago

It went all the way up to the sky, cheap airlines don't want to pay for the internet speed, really.

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ser_we_are_ngmi

· 6h ago

Airlines are stingy, satellite networks want to make a profit, and these two will never see eye to eye. Low-cost carriers want to save money, which is understandable, but users also don't want to go broke over in-flight internet... compromises are necessary.

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