Airtext is a connectivity solution that allows up to 16 passengers aboard an aircraft the ability to send and receive SMS messages anywhere in the world, without the high cost of a traditional internet option. Using the iridium satellite network, a small Airtext box weighing approximately one pound is installed on the airplane and connects to an existing iridium phone antenna.
A small "paperback" sized FAA-approved Airtext box weighing about 1 pound that is installed on the airplane and connects to the existing iridium phone antenna.
Up to 16 passengers on the aircraft can connect to the Airtext using BLE (bluetooth low energy) on their modern mobile phone.
Passengers download the FREE Airtext mobile app and can seemlessly send and receive text messages while on-board. Messages only cost 5 cents.
