Satellite Firm Tie-Up Sparks UK Watchdog Warning On Wi-Fi Costs

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LONDON—The UK’s competition watchdog has expressed concerns that a $7.3 billion tie-up between satellite communications firms Viasat and Inmarsat could lead to airlines and passengers paying higher prices for onboard Wi-Fi. The findings of an investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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