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EU Commission: Google Android fine antitrust case

European Commission · AT.40099 · decided Jul 18, 2018 · Decided

Decision

The Commission found Google imposed illegal restrictions on Android manufacturers and operators, including tying Search and Chrome to the Play Store, to cement its dominance in general search.

The case

Against
Google, Alphabet
Regulator
European Commission
Docket
AT.40099
Decided
Jul 18, 2018
Status
DecidedGeneral Court largely upheld the decision in 2022 and cut the fine to EUR 4.125 billion; further appeal to the Court of Justice.
Outcome
The Commission fined Google EUR 4.34 billion for illegal restrictions on Android device makers and mobile network operators.
Amount
EUR 4.34 billion

History

1 dated entry
DateEntry
Jul 18, 2018Decision: EU Commission: Google Android fine

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