US EditionUS claims Google pays more than $10 billion a year to maintain its search dominance
- The US Justice Department and state attorneys general have launched an antitrust case against Google, accusing the company of unlawfully using its dominance in the search engine market to maintain monopoly power. Google's search ads generate nearly 60% of its revenue, and the lawsuit alleges that the company paid billions of dollars to device makers, wireless companies, and browser makers to ensure its search engine would be the default option.
- Google claims it has not violated antitrust laws and argues that it is successful because it provides a fast, effective search engine for free. The company suggests that consumers have the choice to use alternative search engines.
- The trial will determine whether Google violated antitrust law and, if so, what actions should be taken. The outcome of the case will likely be appealed by both parties, potentially delaying the resolution for years. Previous antitrust cases against Microsoft and AT&T have had significant impacts on the technology industry.
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Google exploited exclusive search engine deals to maintain its advantage over rivals, DOJ argues
WASHINGTON — Google has exploited its dominance of the internet search market to lock out competitors and smother innovation, the Department of Justice said Tuesday at the opening of the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century.
US Claims Google Pays More Than USD 10 Billion A Year To Maintain Its Search Dominance
Washington, Sep 12 (AP) Google has exploited its dominance of the internet search market to lock out competitors and smother innovation, the Department of Justice charged on Tuesday at the opening of the biggest US antitrust trial in a quarter century..
Google pays $10bn a year to dominate search
The United States government on Tuesday accused Google of paying out $10 billion a year to Apple and other firms in order to safeguard its monopoly over online search. The accusation came on the opening day of a landmark trial that is the biggest antitrust case in the United States in more than two decades.
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