Another trend is the growing availability of internet access on board aircraft.

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Another obstacle to the spread of on-board devices may be the availability of hand-held ones, in the same way that carphones have largely given way to mobile phones.

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In general, the report notes that response times and availability of the major social networks has improved across the board this year.

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The tablet will be available through Walmart.com on June 1st, with limited availability in the retail giant's stores on July 1st, with more retailers coming on board down the road.

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