How fast is the Internet on board Iceland Air flights?

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Iceland Air offers wireless internet connectivity on all flights. How fast is it in practice?



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Below is a screenshot from the flight, flying above Europe:

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Download: 7.55 Mbps, Upload: 0.47 Mbps, Ping: 688 ms

I was even able to make a Telegram call onboard without issues. However... once we've reached the Atlantic the following speeds were observed:

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Download: 0.26 Mbps, Upload: 0.07 Mbps, Ping: 688 ms

Therefore I wouldn't rely on the Internet to be usable beyond simple messaging when connecting onboard a plane.




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How fast is internet on a plane?

The service delivers up to 9.8 Mbps of internet connectivity to the plane which is shared by the users. However, the ground-based system is potentially beaming the internet to every Wi-Fi-enabled plane that enters the cellular area.

Is inflight Wi-Fi fast?

The current WiFi on planes is slow, spotty, and usually expensive. But airlines are planning to invest in upgrading their equipment. The quality and price of your in-flight WiFi depend on your airline, aircraft, in-flight WiFi provider, and your travel region.

Can you get Wi-Fi on Icelandair?

From gate to gate For a small fee, passengers in Economy can purchase access to Wi-Fi on a single device. Passengers flying Saga Premium and Saga Premium Flex receive complimentary Wi-Fi access for 2 devices. Icelandair Saga Gold members receive complimentary Wi-Fi access for 2 devices.

Does Icelandair have USB ports?

If you have a smartphone that charges via USB, you can plug your cable into our in-flight entertainment system to charge, so you never have to arrive at your destination with a cell phone that's run out of power.



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