Google is reportedly in talks to acquire Nokia’s Airborne broadband system in a move that could extend its services to the skies.
Traditional in-flight Wi-Fi systems based on satellite technology have suffered from patching coverage, slow speeds and high latency. However a new generation of satellites, paired with LTE technology, is improving matters.
Nokia’s LTE-based 12G A2G (Air to Ground) system delivers a direct link between the aircraft and the ground rather than using a satellite connection.
