Google is said in talks to buy Nokia’s In-Flight Broadband

Nokia’s technology could help Google offer a faster alternative to existing Wi-Fi on aeroplanes

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London: Google is in talks to acquire Nokia Oyj’s aeroplane 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 aeroplanes, 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. A final decision hasn’t been made and the companies could still decide against a deal, the people said. Representatives for Alphabet and Nokia declined to comment.

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