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Google in talks to acquire Nokia's airplane-broadband business, says Bloomberg

Company aims to have faster alternative to current in-flight systems

Google, a unit of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), is in talks to acquire Nokia Oyj’s (NYSE:NOK) airplane-broadband business as it seeks to offer a faster in-flight Wi-Fi system, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

The negotiations are at an advanced stage, the report said.

Alphabet shares fell 1% to US$1,027.00 in pre-market trading.