Google acquires wireless Internet network provider ICOA for $400 million - The Next Web

[Update: undo; see Why Google's False Acquisition Made Sense]

I'm guessing wide-area wireless service providers are not thrilled to see this

"ICOA provides wireless and wired networks in high-traffic public locations in the US, adding WiFi hotspot zones to airports, restaurants, universities, travel plazas, and many other public venues. As part of the deal, Google is set to pick up 1,500 of ICOA’s broadband access installations across 45 US states."

Google acquires wireless Internet network provider ICOA for $400 million - The Next Web