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Ever find yourself stuck on a long flight with no Wi-Fi and bored out of your mind? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Turns out, you can use a few tricks to access the internet even when your device is in airplane mode. Who knew, right?
Here are a few easy ways for you how to use the internet in flight and keep yourself entertained for the duration of your trip. You will be browsing your favorite websites in no time!
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How to access the internet when in flight mode without a Wi-Fi connection?
Follow the below simple steps to access the internet when in flight mode:
- Turn on Airplane mode.
- Open your phone’s dialer app.
- Type the USSD code *#*#4636#*#*.
- A new window will open.
- Select the phone information option and find set preferred network type options.
- Now toggle on the mobile radio power option.
- Once you toggle on, you will be able to use mobile data on your phone even in airplane mode.
Disclaimer: These steps will only work for certain Android phones. Please check beforehand.
Now, if your flight provides Wi-Fi onboard, you can use the following steps to surf your favourite websites.
How to connect with a Wi-Fi connection on a flight?
Turn on Airplane Mode, then Re-Enable Wi-Fi
Want to access the internet while flying the friendly skies? No problem, just follow these easy steps:
- Put your phone in Airplane Mode. This disables all wireless connections like cellular data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
- Once in Airplane Mode, re-enable just your Wi-Fi. This will allow you to connect to the plane’s onboard wireless network without interfering with the aircraft’s systems.
- Connect to the plane’s Wi-Fi network. Select the network and enter the password provided by the flight crew.
- Open your browser and you’re all set. You can now surf the web, stream music and videos, check email, and stay connected with friends on social media. How’s that for making the hours fly by?
The key is enabling Airplane Mode first before turning Wi-Fi back on. This prevents your phone from transmitting wireless signals that could potentially disrupt the plane’s navigation equipment. As long as you connect only to the plane’s Wi-Fi network and avoid making phone calls, you’ll be able to wirelessly connect worry-free.
The world wide web is at your fingertips, even in the middle of the sky!
Conclusion
There you have a few easy steps to get online even when your device is in airplane mode. While the rules are in place for safety and security reasons, a little trickery using the available Wi-Fi networks can give you access to the information and entertainment you crave. Just be sure to disable the network as soon as the flight crew instructs you to do so for takeoff and landing.
The next time you’re stuck in the air with nothing to do, give one of these methods a shot—the internet awaits you at 30,000 feet!
And when on land, use an Airtel broadband connection for the fastest internet connection in your home and workplace.