Monopoly

Facebook Co-Founder Chris Hughes Campaigning to Break Up Tech 'Monopoly' He Helped Create

Elizabeth Dwoskin, Tony Romm, The Washington Post | Friday July 26, 2019

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes has become one of the company's biggest problems.

Government To Launch Rules To End Gas Distributors' Monopoly In 34 cities

Business | Thomson Reuters | Tuesday July 16, 2019

The move could affect the business of GAIL (India) Ltd, formerly known as Gas Authority of India Ltd, the biggest gas distributor in the country.

Indian Space Start-Ups On Fundraising Spree Ignites Investors’ Interest

Business | Thomson Reuters | Sunday June 23, 2019

The state-run Indian Space Research Organization, currently preparing for its second lunar mission, has a monopoly on launching rockets in the country

Apple, Facebook, and Google Have Lost the Monopoly Argument

Lionel Laurent, Bloomberg | Thursday June 6, 2019

The future of the tech industry was once decided by messianic entrepreneurs pumping out their sermons to rapt crowds in cavernous arenas.

Apple CEO Says US Scrutiny 'Fair,' but Rejects Idea Company Is a Monopoly

Reuters | Wednesday June 5, 2019

Cook, speaking in an interview with CBS News that aired on Tuesday, said Apple controlled a moderate share of the market but was not too big

Apple App Store Monopoly Case: US Supreme Court Lets Antitrust Lawsuit Proceed

Reuters | Tuesday May 14, 2019

A divided US Supreme Court on Monday gave the go-ahead to an antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple Inc of forcing consumers to overpay for iPhone software applications.

Facebook Rejects Co-Founder Call for Breakup, Senator Urges US Antitrust Probe

Reuters | Friday May 10, 2019

Facebook rejected Hughes' call for WhatsApp and Instagram to be made into separate companies.

Google, Cuba Agree to Work Toward Improving Island's Connectivity

Reuters | Friday March 29, 2019

Google signed a deal with Cuban telecoms monopoly ETECSA on Thursday to work toward improving internet traffic exchange between their two networks and connectivity on the Communist-run island.

"Main Aim To Defeat BJP": CPI(M) Releases Manifesto, To Stop Surveillance

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2019

The CPI(M) on Thursday proposed stoppage of mass surveillance, statutory minimum wage of not less than Rs 18,000 per month and curbing monopolies over telecom and internet service platforms in its manifesto for the coming Lok Sabha elections.

Google to Announce Deal With Cuba on Improving Connectivity: Report

Reuters | Wednesday March 27, 2019

Google plans to announce a memorandum of understanding with Cuban telecoms monopoly ETECSA on Thursday to explore ways of improving connectivity on the Communist-run island.

"Why Act Frivolously?" Sena's Swipe At BJP's Manoj Tiwari Over Army Jacket

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 11, 2019

The Shiv Sena on Monday said patriotism is not the monopoly of a single party and falsely calling people "anti-national" just because they are political opponents is nothing but suppression of freedom of expression.

Qualcomm's Bid to Settle US Monopoly Case Hits Roadblock

Ian King, David McLaughlin, Bloomberg | Friday February 22, 2019

If no settlement is reached, an adverse ruling for Qualcomm could threaten the company's business model.

Japan Sets Sights on Tighter Antitrust Regulations for Big Tech

Reuters | Wednesday February 13, 2019

Japan's government plans to set up a new watchdog to scrutinise companies like Facebook and Google amid concerns about monopoly practices and the handling of personal data.

We'll Take On Social Media Giants, Says UK's Opposition Labour Party

World News | Reuters | Wednesday February 6, 2019

Digital tech firms are too big and Britain's opposition Labour Party would create a dedicated technology regulator to prevent market abuse and look at breaking up monopolies like Facebook, the party's deputy leader will say on Wednesday.

Apple Claims Qualcomm Refused to Sell Modems for 2018 iPhone Models

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday January 15, 2019

As per Apple COO Jeff Williams's testimony in court during the FTC trial against Qualcomm, the latter refused to sell its 4G LTE modems to Apple because of the companies' licensing dispute.