[ NNSquad ] AP and others repeat apparently FALSE report of Google buying Wi-Fi provider ICOA. Reportedly no such purchase has taken place.

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

AP and others repeat apparently FALSE report of Google buying Wi-Fi
provider ICOA.  Reportedly no such purchase has taken place.

http://j.mp/V2d9mE  (Mashable)

   "Reports that Google acquired Internet service provider ICOA Inc. for
    $400 million Monday morning appear to be unfounded: A Google
    spokesperson tells Mashable that it has not acquired the Internet
    service provider, and did not issue or approve the press release
    making the announcement."

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Nice fact checking there, guys.

--Lauren--
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