» DoJ to Investigate AT&T-iPhone Exclusivity
The Department of Justice will explore issues like anti-competitive practices. The market share of AT&T and Verizon - 60% of wireless customers.
According to according to WSJ:
“Among the areas the Justice Department could explore is whether wireless carriers are hurting smaller competitors by locking up popular phones through exclusive agreements with handset makers, according to the people. In recent weeks lawmakers and regulators have raised questions about deals such as AT&T’s exclusive right to provide service for Apple Inc.’s popular iPhone in the U.S.”
Glad we are focused on areas that are NOT monopolies, but areas in the country where there is only one ISP or a single cable provider isn’t a problem.
