TriaGnoSys and Skuku have announced the formation of a partnership to provide the nexgen of inflight GSM services.

The technology allows the use of voice and SMS functions, without the need to install onboard GSM equipment. Instead, it uses existing connectivity, including in-seat screens, seat-back phones, and Internet. To use the service, passengers simply insert their own SIM card into a SIM card reader. On aircraft with Internet connectivity, SMS messages can be sent and received using the IFE screen, and softphones can be used for voice calls. Seat-back phones can also be used to make and receive voice calls, as can Inmarsat and Iridium satellite phones. Skuku technology uses SIM card data in ground GSM servers to provide roaming for voice and SMS. TriaGnoSys developed the software to enable Skuku to be used on aircraft.