why do they ask us to keep our devices on airplane mode on a plane but the WiFi is allowed?

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why do they ask us to keep our devices on airplane mode on a plane but the WiFi is allowed?

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It’s largely a holdover from old theories (and maybe possibilities) that cell phones could interfere with communications and/or other instruments. Nowadays it’s also a useful way to get people to pay attention and maybe stow their devices for take off and landing.

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