The case could set a lasting precedent for digital markets competition as the DOJ now looks ahead to further courtroom battles with big tech
DMA: The first batch of gatekeepers
Dominant firms now have six months to ensure full compliance, while the EC investigates whether further services should be subject to ex-ante rules
The CMA: How well does it work with other UK regulators?
The review is timely, particularly as cost of living pressures underscore the role of competition in helping to keep prices down
Regulating online platforms in South Africa
The Competition Commission is using the EU’s Digital Market Act as inspiration as it seeks to address problems with self-preferencing and app store fees
Delays to the UK’s regime for digital competition
Iliad fined €1.2m in Italy for misleading 5G advertising
Iliad’s advertising practices have been subject to recent criticism, and highlight a common problem in the industry
EU adopts the Digital Markets Act
A strong political will from Parliament and Council saw a quick approval of the DMA. Its ultimate success will depend on its implementation and enforcement
TIM’s co-investment venture gets regulatory approval in Italy
While this approval is good news for TIM, the concerns raised about competition could be further bad news for Italy’s single broadband network
Investigating the cloud market in France
A competition inquiry comes at a time when the cloud sector has become increasingly important for telcos, who have challenged the role of the traditional players
US lawmakers move to curb the power of big tech
As things stand, the US could now be quicker than the UK to adopt new antitrust laws to tackle the dominance of big tech