Can ASiQ Really “Replace” Connexion?

It appears that ASiQ has issued a press release touting how they are a logical “Boeing Connexion Replacement” and how “the recent decision by Boeing to close down the Connexion by Boeing Internet Service, creates more opportunities for ASiQ’s low cost alternative.”

Founder Ron Chapman says ASiQ has signed Saudi Airlines as a client for their new service.

We’re eager to find out more, but Glenn Fleishman says there is no promising in-flight broadband alternative on the horizon:

“There’s no other service in the running yet to offer global Internet access. In fact, there’s no other generally available commercial Internet service in flight at all right now. AirCell will blanket North America with broadband—they will eventually have permission and partners to deploy over not just the US, but Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. OnAir and Aeromobile plan European launches by next year of cell service.”