ASiQ is gearing up to launch their own in-flight Wi-Fi service in the wake of the Boeing Company's announcement that they will be bowing out of the high-speed broadband communications connectivity markets.

Boeing Internet Service's Connexion is now being phased out mostly due to lackluster returns and high maintenance costs. What ASiQ is offering this time is a low-cost alternative to the aforementioned service.

Ron Chapman, ASiQ's President, stated, "Connexion were too far ahead of their time. There is no comparison with the technology available today to what they launched with back in 2000. Today's aircraft satellite systems weigh less than 60Kg compared to Connexion's reported 350Kg and are a fraction of the cost. Under the Connexion scheme, airlines were reportedly paying $500,000 as an activation fee."

ASiQ is currently offering airlines a new Internet platform over a 5 year lease for as little as $15 per flight. For narrow body aircraft the lease is even lower, reaching fees as low as $5 per flight. ASiQ is banking on this along with its low access fees and Freemailconnection to draw customers in.

The hardware platform is scheduled to be available in 2007 to coincide with the launch of the broadband service and will be on display at the upcoming World Airlines Entertainment Association conference and exhibition to be held in Miami from September 12 to 15.