by Ned S. Levi | Mar 3, 2014
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned the use of cellular services, including cellphone voice calls, in 1991 when most every cellular system in the world used analog technology. The sophistication of today’s cellular services and handsets was almost...
by Ned S. Levi | Jan 6, 2014
Since 2008, I’ve been writing about the random inspection and confiscation program of any traveler’s electronic devices by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon entering the US while still at the border. US citizenship offers no immunity from the CBP...
by Ned S. Levi | Dec 16, 2013
By now, most of the traveling public is aware the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed lifting the ban on cellphone use in planes while aloft, and is currently soliciting public comment. The ban has been misunderstood by passengers for years. Most...
by Ned S. Levi | Nov 4, 2013
Unless you’ve been somewhere with no Internet or newspapers this past week, you’ve likely heard the FAA ban on the use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) below 10,000 feet is about over. Once each airline establishes its PED plans, procedures and...
by Ned S. Levi | Feb 11, 2013
Late last year, before a multi-week journey, I joined the myriad of travelers who use tablets on the road when I purchased an iPad. My books and magazines added too much weight to my carry-ons and checked luggage. On long flights, lengthy train and bus rides, and in...
