How fast is Delta's Wi-Fi?


How fast is Delta's Wi-Fi? For 30,000 feet and flying at 500 MPH, Delta's new Wi-Fi is fast and reliable. Specifically, I saw average download speeds of about 7 Megabits per second (Mbps) with upload rates of 1.3 Mbps.


What can I watch on Delta Wi-Fi?

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How fast is Wi-Fi on a plane?

The maximum speeds for these systems are currently around 5 megabits per second (which is shared by hundreds of passengers), according to Andrew Zignani, a research director at technology intelligence firm ABI Research who specializes in wireless connectivity.


Which airline has the fastest Wi-Fi?

Delta and Virgin America tied for the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi at speeds up to 15 Mbps. If you're simply looking for the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi, go for Delta or Virgin America. However, while both these airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi up to 15 Mbps, they vary in price enormously.


Can you get good Wi-Fi on a plane?

Not all plane Wi-Fi is equal Air-to-ground is the slowest of the three main types of Wi-Fi and will allow you to access things like emails and social networks. Ku-band is much faster — but the speed of your service will depend on how many aircraft are currently using each satellite.


What is the fastest airplane internet speed?

Ka-Band. Ka-Band provides the most advanced high-speed satellite Wi-Fi, boasting up to 80 Mbps per airplane; however, there are significantly fewer Ka-Band satellites in orbit with a smaller geographical coverage, so it's only suitable for some airlines at present.