US-Based Provider Expands Connectivity Capabilities with Next-Generation ATG 5G Network

Gogo has completed flight testing and validation of its next-generation air-to-ground (ATG) 5G connectivity network, clearing the way for commercial service across the contiguous US and parts of southern Canada beginning in January 2026. The company said the test campaign included over 30 flight hours across 20 routes to verify network performance and coverage under normal operating conditions. Gogo positioned the results as a step change from earlier-generation ATG systems, which have traditionally been optimized for basic connectivity rather than bandwidth-intensive applications. With flight testing complete, Gogo has signed its first paying customer and has about 450 aircraft already equipped to activate the new service beginning early next year.