Monday, July 14, 2014

Could Google be Regulated Like a Common Carrier in Germany?

Google could be regulated as a common carrier or utility in Germany, if German regulators conclude Google has gained too much power and influence, a report by the German Federal Cartel Office suggests.



Such regulation could include price regulations governing prices for advertising, if regulators think Google's market position allows practices that violate antitrust rules. 

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