Apple Music Subscribers Can Stream Songs Without Buying Wi-Fi on American Airlines Flights in U.S. Starting Friday
Apple today announced that, starting February 1, Apple Music subscribers can access Apple Music on any American Airlines flight in the United States equipped with Viasat satellite technology with no Wi-Fi purchase required.
American Airlines is the first commercial airline to provide exclusive access to Apple Music through complimentary inflight Wi-Fi. This applies to the iPhone and likely extends to the iPad, Mac or PC, and Android smartphones.
American Airlines will also be offering a collection of unique city-themed playlists through Apple Music starting February 1.
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[doublepost=1548854411][/doublepost] How is this a net neutrality issue? If you connect to the internet during the flight you can listen to any streaming service you want.
This case is really the definition of net neutrality.
[doublepost=1548856083][/doublepost] Of course they act as an ISP in this case. They literally provide internet service during the flight.
The ISP is Gogo or ViaSat. Period.
American Airlines buys from them. They can sell it to you and tell you what you can and cannot do with it. They are not the ISP and never will be. This is not a Net Neutrality issue, no matter how much you want to stand on a soapbox and try to make it one. It’s literally the same as Starbucks blocking P0rn Hub, NOT a net neutrality issue. They’re providing you access to internet THEY purchased, and they can damn well tell you what you can and cannot do with it. The ISP’s ability to serve the content is not a question.
https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/28/18116576/starbucks-public-wi-fi-porn-block