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==== Wireless entertainment systems and Wi-Fi ==== Q Streaming is an in-flight entertainment system in which entertainment is streamed to iPads or personal devices available in all classes on selected aircraft. A selection of movies, TV, music, and a kids' choice are available. In 2007, Qantas conducted a trial for use of mobile telephones with [[AeroMobile]], during domestic services for three months on a Boeing 767. During the trial, passengers were allowed to send and receive text messages and emails but were not able to make or receive calls.<ref>{{cite news|date=18 April 2007|title=Qantas to trial in-flight mobile phone use|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-04-18/qantas-to-trial-in-flight-mobile-phone-use/2526078|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403203448/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-04-18/qantas-to-trial-in-flight-mobile-phone-use/2526078|archive-date=3 April 2015|access-date=22 August 2013|publisher=[[ABC News (Australia)]]}}</ref> In July 2015, Qantas signed a deal with American cable network [[Home Box Office|HBO]] to provide over 120 hours of television programming in-flight from the network on its aircraft, as well as original lifestyle and entertainment programming from both [[Foxtel]] and the [[National Geographic Channel]]. In August 2022, it was announced that the airline had partnered with [[Network 10]] owner [[Paramount Networks UK & Australia|Paramount]] to launch the [[Paramount+]] service on its in-flight entertainment systems.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Knox|first=David|date=18 August 2022|title=Qantas adds Paramount+|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/08/qantas-adds-paramount.html|access-date=18 August 2022|website=TV Tonight|language=en}}</ref> In 2017, Qantas began offering complimentary Wi-Fi on its domestic aircraft. The services utilises [[NBN Co]] [[Sky Muster]] satellites to deliver higher speeds than generally offered by onboard Wi-Fi.<ref>{{Cite press release|title=Qantas switches on fast, free inflight wifi|date=7 April 2017|url=https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-switches-on-fast-free-inflight-wifi/|access-date=21 December 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221231910/https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-switches-on-fast-free-inflight-wifi/|archive-date=21 December 2018|website=Qantas Newsroom}}</ref> Previously, in July 2007, Qantas announced that Wi-Fi would be available on its long haul A380s and 747-400s<ref name="APCMag.com">{{cite news|last=Warne|first=Dan|date=24 July 2007|title=Inflight internet lives again: Qantas introduces wireless broadband, laptop power in all classes|url=http://apcmag.com/inflight_internet_lives_again_qantas_introduces_wireless_broadband_laptop_power_in_all_classes.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807151123/http://apcmag.com/inflight_internet_lives_again_qantas_introduces_wireless_broadband_laptop_power_in_all_classes.htm|archive-date=7 August 2011|access-date=24 July 2007|publisher=APCMag.com}}</ref> although that system ultimately did not proceed following trials.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Platt|first=Craig|date=4 December 2012|title=Qantas scraps inflight wi-fi plans|url=http://www.traveller.com.au/qantas-scraps-inflight-wifi-plans-2as2i|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221183907/http://www.traveller.com.au/qantas-scraps-inflight-wifi-plans-2as2i|archive-date=21 December 2018|access-date=21 December 2018|website=traveller.com.au}}</ref> In 2023, Qantas began offering complimentary Wi-Fi on select international flights.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Graham|first=Matt|date=30 May 2023|title=Qantas Launches Free Wifi on Select International Flights|url=https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/qantas-wifi-select-international-flights/|access-date=7 October 2024|website=Australian Frequent Flyer|language=en-US}}</ref> Qantas aims to have complimentary Wi-Fi on all of its international aircraft by 2026.<ref name="businesstravelnewseurope.com">{{Cite web|date=22 February 2024|title=Qantas extends free wifi across international fleet|url=https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/Qantas-expands-free-wifi-across-international-fleet|access-date=7 October 2024|website=www.businesstravelnewseurope.com|language=en}}</ref> The Wi-Fi will be available to all customers free of charge, regardless of class, ticket or frequent flyer tier, as is the case with the airline's domestic Wi-Fi.<ref name="businesstravelnewseurope.com"/>
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