ZTE Corporation is working to bring air-to-ground (ATG)-based inflight connectivity to Chinese operators. In a recent article published by
The Mobile Network, Liu Weiwei, general manager of ATG Product at ZTE, revealed that the firm’s solution is ready for takeoff. Runway Girl Network connected with the ZTE executive to learn more. Our Q&A is below.
Runway Girl Network: According to a report from The Mobile Network, in which you are quoted, ZTE is close to launching a 5G ATG network to support inflight connectivity. Do you expect the network to launch this year?
Liu: Yes, 5G ATG network will to be launched in 2021. Chinese telecom operators had already made a detailed schedule in 2020.