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What happens in one hour when you're not connected

2.4 billion people own a personal smartphoneand you're probably one of them. Chances are you rely on that device to keep your professional and personal activities in balance. Not having your phone at hand can feel extremely disruptive.

If you fly unconnected, your mobile device may not be out of reach but it's certainly out of service. And, when you're offline it can seem like an eternity. Business and life on the ground don't stop when you fly. Here's what happens online in just 60 minutes in the air without a connection.

Inflight connectivity

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