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Virgin to offer free internet

by Leon Della Bosca 17 August 2017, 12:00 am

Never one to be outdone, Virgin Australia aims to match Qantas by offering free inflight wifi internet on all Australian flights by the end of the year.

Qantas inflight wifi is now available on some domestic flights. And with average download speeds of up to 15Mbps, it’s pretty fast too – and completely free.

Virgin launched its own inflight wifi on selected flights between Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and this week announced plans to outfit its Boeing 737 fleet with satellites.

The airline says it will offer a two-tier system, with basic wifi offered free and the option to upgrade to a premium service with better security and faster download speeds.

So, not quite ‘matching’ Qantas, whose inflight internet is fast and free to all travellers.

Read more at Australian Business Traveller

Written by Leon Della Bosca

Publisher of YourLifeChoices – Australia's most-trusted and longest-running retirement website. A trusted voice on Australia's retirement landscape, including retirement income and planning, government entitlements, lifestyle and news and information relevant to Australians over 50. Leon has worked in publishing for more than 25 years and is also a travel writer and editor, graphic designer and photographer.