It's finally here - for all of us who have hoped for Internet access while flying, it is coming this summer to many domestic flights.  The system is called Gogo, and according to Wall Street Journal technology columnist Walt Mossberg, it works great for Internet access.  It does not enable voice communications.

Internet signals are sent to and from the planes via a network of ground towers, much like the cell phone networks, but with antenna pointed to the skies.  Connection speeds vary, but Mossberg said they are reasonably fast, up to 1.4 megabits for download, and slower for upload.  So not quite ready for decent video, but most other data should be fine.

Costs run from $9.95 for flights less than three hours, and $12.95 for longer flights.  A Wi-fi enabled device is required, whether laptop or handheld.

Some people have said it just means it's one more place they can't escape working any longer. Is this a service you would look forward to using?