T-Mobile claims acquiring UScellular will boost competition, but M&A in such a concentrated market will attract scrutiny over the potential effects on pricing and consumers
The World v. Apple
While the firm faces a lawsuit over its position in the device market in the US, it’s weathering increasing pressure from European regulators over its app store practices
Google Search trial in the US
The case could set a lasting precedent for digital markets competition as the DOJ now looks ahead to further courtroom battles with big tech
Dish and T-Mobile clash over 3G phase-out in the US
The remedies following the T-Mobile/Sprint merger were poorly thought out, and could fail to create the fourth MNO the DoJ wanted
DoJ drops lawsuit over net neutrality law in California
US Department of Justice files antitrust lawsuit against Google
The DOJ concluded Google is a monopolist in search markets, after an investigation that lasted more than a year.
T-Mobile – Sprint merger in the US cleared after court ruling
The biggest obstacle to the merger is now cleared, but the approval of the California Public Utilities Commission is still pending.
FCC clears T-Mobile/Sprint merger, with remedies
US Department of Justice starts competition inquiry into the biggest online platforms
The review will focus on practices that may cause “structural impediment” to competition and consumer benefit.
California Governor signs Net Neutrality bill; DoJ files lawsuit
The Governor of California, Edmund Brown, has signed the “Broadband internet access service” bill which enshrines the principles of net neutrality in the state’s legislation
