Vodafone Idea shows interest in in-flight services

Vodafone Idea has evinced interest in providing in-flight connectivity services, and is believed to have approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for a licence, joining the line of firms readying to provide mid-air voice and data services.

The company has expressed its interest in procuring a license, a source close to development said.

However, it could not be immediately ascertained whether the company has made a formal application to DoT.

A Vodafone Idea spokesperson declined to comment.

Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJio), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), was the latest to join the bandwagon to apply for the license.