Google’s Response to Department of Justice’s Antitrust Solutions
The Department of Justice recently suggested solutions to address Google’s illegal antitrust behavior in the search engine market. Google responded by proposing alternatives that focus on payment arrangements with companies like Apple and Mozilla, licensing deals with Android phone manufacturers, and contracts with wireless carriers. However, Google’s proposals do not include sharing its valuable search data with other companies, as suggested by the DOJ.
Google’s proposed remedies focus on search distribution contracts, particularly with Apple, Mozilla, Android phone manufacturers, and wireless carriers. The company aims to address concerns raised by the DOJ through these measures.
Google’s proposal includes a three-year block on deals that link licenses for Chrome, Search, and Google Play with the placement of other apps. It also allows for paid search placement in browsers but with certain restrictions and requirements for revisiting deals regularly.
Despite planning to appeal the ruling that labeled Google as a monopolist, the company will submit a revised proposal on March 7th before a trial in April. The ongoing dispute highlights the challenges of competition and regulation in the digital landscape.
