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"The Commission found that Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp are not close competitors." http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-1088_en.htm http://europa.eu/
by eeeeeeeeeeeee 8y ago
"The Commission found that Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp are not close competitors."
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-1088_en.htm http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-1088_en.htm
That release sums it up indirectly -- they had no issue with it because they were all distinct platforms with different features, but if Facebook consolidates them, I think that somewhat implies they are competitors and there is clear duplication of offerings.