eli5: If passengers are required to put their phones on airplane mode when flying, how, if at all, will the upcoming EAS system effect flights?

Question

To explain further, I have found mixed answers as to whether or not phones in airplane mode or that are shut off will receive the upcoming EAS. If they will receive it, will that impact the flight at all?

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Answer 1

Prohibiting the use of mobile phones in flight is actually an FCC rule citing the potential for ground network interference. Studies have shown there are really no concerns regarding the flights themselves. EAS shouldn’t change anything in that regard.