"v" == vaughn writes:
v This has been hashed around here many times in the past, and
v if memory serves, it is only the original 800 mHz frequencies
v where it is technically illegal.

Correct. While we still call them "cellphones", the FCC calls all the
mobile stuff at 1900 MHz "Personal Communications Service" and there
are no FCC restrictions on use inflight...if you can get them to
work. Like the other posters, I don't have much luck.

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