Verizon Exec to Testify in Google Antitrust Trial About Carrier Deals

Verizon executive Brian Higgins will testify as first witness in week 2 of Google antitrust trial.
Higgins will likely face questions about agreements Google reached with wireless carriers.
Justice Department argues Google paid carriers $10B to be smartphone default search.
Google says contracts ensured Android phones could compete with Apple.
First week focused on whether defaults matter and if users switch away from pre-installed options.

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US lawmakers are pushing Google to restructure amid monopoly concerns

The US Justice Department has started a 10-week trial against Google, accusing the company of monopolistic practices in dominating the search engine market through its business partnerships, including with Apple, to ensure its search engine is the default on mobile devices.

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DOJ Sues Google for Monopoly, Allege Search Dominance Stems from Anticompetitive Practices Rather Than Product Superiority

The trial against Google, initiated by the Department of Justice (DOJ), will test the Biden administration's efforts to rein in the power of tech giants and curb Google's dominance in online search, which could have broad implications for other investigations into companies like Amazon and Apple.

9/13/2023

Google Used Deals to Maintain Search Dominance, U.S. Says on First Day of Antitrust Trial

The Justice Department's antitrust trial against Google began with claims that the company pursued agreements to be the default search engine on mobile devices, while Google argued that its search engine's quality was the primary reason for such agreements.

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DOJ Antitrust Trial Accuses Google of Illegally Maintaining Search Monopoly Since 2010

The landmark antitrust trial between the Justice Department and Google, which centers around Google's dominance of internet search and allegations of maintaining a monopoly, will have significant implications for future antitrust cases and the technology industry as a whole.

9/18/2023

U.S. Questions Verizon, Google on Default Browser and Search Deals

The US Justice Department questions Verizon executive about pre-installing Google software on mobile phones, as part of antitrust case against Google.

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DOJ Objects to Redactions in Google Antitrust Trial, Worries Public Understanding Is Hindered

During the US Department of Justice's trial against Google, the court sealed off two hours of testimony from a Verizon executive, sparking objections from the DOJ over the sealing of important information that is crucial to the public's understanding of the case.

9/24/2023

DOJ Sues Google for Alleged Antitrust Violations Related to Search Dominance

The Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleging that the company's billion-dollar deals to be the default search engine on smartphones have created a monopoly, and if the trial is successful, Google may be forced to break up its various businesses.

9/26/2023

Apple exec defends Google deal in antitrust trial, says Google is clearly the best search option despite anti-Google sentiments

Apple executive Eddy Cue testified in the US v. Google antitrust trial, stating that Apple believed in protecting user privacy and that Google was the best search engine option, while the Justice Department questioned whether Apple's choice was based on economics or the best product.

10/7/2023

Google and Epic Executives to Testify in Android Antitrust Trial Starting November 6th

The trial for Epic's antitrust lawsuit against Google, which accuses Google of anticompetitive practices in its Google Play store, is set to begin on November 6th, with a list of 53 potential witnesses including executives from both companies.

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Posted 9/15/2023, 7:10:00 PM

Verizon Exec to Testify in Google Antitrust Trial About Carrier Deals

Verizon executive Brian Higgins will testify as first witness in week 2 of Google antitrust trial.
Higgins will likely face questions about agreements Google reached with wireless carriers.
Justice Department argues Google paid carriers $10B to be smartphone default search.
Google says contracts ensured Android phones could compete with Apple.
First week focused on whether defaults matter and if users switch away from pre-installed options.

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

US lawmakers are pushing Google to restructure amid monopoly concerns

9/11/2023

DOJ Sues Google for Monopoly, Allege Search Dominance Stems from Anticompetitive Practices Rather Than Product Superiority

9/13/2023

Google Used Deals to Maintain Search Dominance, U.S. Says on First Day of Antitrust Trial

9/15/2023

DOJ Antitrust Trial Accuses Google of Illegally Maintaining Search Monopoly Since 2010

9/18/2023

U.S. Questions Verizon, Google on Default Browser and Search Deals

The US Justice Department questions Verizon executive about pre-installing Google software on mobile phones, as part of antitrust case against Google.

9/18/2023

DOJ Objects to Redactions in Google Antitrust Trial, Worries Public Understanding Is Hindered

9/24/2023

DOJ Sues Google for Alleged Antitrust Violations Related to Search Dominance

9/26/2023

Apple exec defends Google deal in antitrust trial, says Google is clearly the best search option despite anti-Google sentiments

10/7/2023

Google and Epic Executives to Testify in Android Antitrust Trial Starting November 6th