The European Union accused Google for abuse of dominant position – The Observer

The European Commission informed Google that since they consider that the company violated antitrust rules were presented charges against him. According to the regulator, the company led by Sundar Pachai abused its dominant position by imposing on mobile equipment manufacturers and operators of networks a number of restrictions. Thus, the company would have sought benefit your search engine Google over the rest.

As if this were not enough, the Commission notes that the company has harmed consumers since denied access to rival browsers , so, in a broad sense, would stifle competition and restrict innovation in the mobile sector.

This process, which began in April 2015, led the European Commission arrive at a series conclusions: Google requires the preinstallation of its search tool and Chrome browser, as well as preset default Google search; prevent the sale of smartphones and tablets running parts of the source code Android open operating systems other than those developed by Google; financially encourage manufacturers and mobile network operators provided they install Google search on their computers, according to reports by the Hipertextual portal.

This is the way for the European Union control large technology corporations such as Google or Microsoft. The master’s degree in intellectual property and president of the Vía Libre Foundation, Beatriz Busaniche explained -in dialogue with Infotechnology- that “a policy of strong control in Europe because no question of competition between European and American companies” because historically they have it had programs to promote the software industry and control “is a way of trying to balance the technological ecosystem” developed.

a previous history, remember Busaniche, it is “when Microsoft incorporated Windows Media Player their computers as the default player, the late 90 “. And further it contends that “the mobile user is less likely to manipulate the software” so the potential for abuse by Google become key in a mobile market booming.

Then ad regulator, Google has released a statement in which he gives his views about the allegations. “Android has helped foster a remarkable and sustainable ecosystem based on open source software and promoting innovation look forward to working with the European Commission to show that Android is good for competition and for users “.

the next step is the company to respond formally to the charges way. The whole process can take years, as with the case of Microsoft and Internet Explorer, which led to the payment of a huge fine by the Redmond company.