FCC to Consider Lifting In-Flight Ban on Cell Phones

Should air travelers be able to make calls with their mobile phones during flights? The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 on Thursday to consider lifting its ban on in-flight calls. We discuss the possible rule change with New York Times technology columnist Nick Bilton.

• More: Rule Allowing In-Flight Phone Calls Clears First FCC Hurdle (NPR)
• More: Questions and Answers About Cellphones on Planes (New York Times Bit Blog)