Serendipity...
While i think this is a step forward there will still be an issue around ensuring Wi-Fi and GSM is switched off on e-readers, tablets and laptops to meet the no transmitting requirement.
For GSM it should possible to put a femto cell or two in the aircraft, force the phones to low power transmission once ground signals are relatively weaker and send them text or cell broadcast messages to tell the owners to switch them to flight mode.
Last edited by Memetic; 26th Sep 2013 at 00:32.