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Viasat-Inmarsat

  • Telecommunications

    • The Viasat-Inmarsat merger raises worries in the United Kingdom regarding competition in in-flight Wi-Fi

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    By Diana Muratov

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the United Kingdom is concerned that Viasat’s proposed acquisition of Inmarsat may result in much-reduced competition in the market for in-flight Wi-Fi services. In November 2021, the two companies announced a $7.3 billion merger agreement. The CMA stated in a statement that the agreement could result in higher […]