Deals
Google Is in Talks to Buy Nokia's Airborne Broadband System
- Advanced talks on deal continuing, no final decision made
- System eliminates satellite delay for faster in-flight Wi-Fi
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Google is in talks to acquire Nokia Oyj’s airplane broadband business as the Alphabet Inc. unit seeks to tap into new services and reach more users by offering in-flight high-speed internet, people familiar with the matter said.
Nokia’s technology could help Google offer a faster alternative to existing Wi-Fi on airplanes, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the deliberations are private. Talks are advanced and an agreement may be reached soon, the people said.