Cabin Interior and Electronics
New Year Ushers in Cabin and Connectivity Improvements
Manufacturers of airborne connectivity and cabin equipment continue to add functionality thanks to improvements in technology.
Viasat has removed limitations on network speed, at no extra cost to customers.
Viasat has removed limitations on network speed, at no extra cost to customers.

The race to provide reliable and reasonably fast airborne connectivity has taken some interesting turns, but as with all things technological, improvements continue and end-users are the ultimate beneficiaries of the changes that are coming. 

One of the most significant changes is the launch of new low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites, which will provide global internet and communications coverage with far less signal delay (latency) than current satellites. Latency is a function of the distance that signals must travel between transmitters and receivers; the further the satellite, the longer the latency. Newer satellite networks located in LEO will have much less latency and should provide more satisfying service for users, along with lower costs and higher speeds.