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Do cell phones actually interfere with airplane communications?

Asked by Elfman (452points) January 15th, 2008
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According to MythBusters, “modern planes are well-shielded enough to not be affected.”

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Emily's avatar

Great question, even though it’s been asked already. I actually have an old cell phone that won’t turn off sometimes, and I have felt a little guilty on planes, hoping it doesn’t matter.

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