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...

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