Google acknowledged its participation in anti-competitive agreements with Telstra and Optus from late 2019 to early 2021 that mandated the exclusive installation of Google Search on Android devices. In return, the telecom companies received a share of advertising revenue from search activities. The Australian competition watchdog ACCC filed legal proceedings against Google Asia Pacific, leading to the admission of guilt and an agreed penalty of 55 million Australian dollars. Commitments were made to ensure telecom companies can choose search engines freely, enhancing competition and consumer choice across Australia.
Google's guilty plea acknowledges anti-competitive agreements with Telstra and Optus for default Google Search installation on Android devices, restricting competition and consumer choice.
ACCC initiated proceedings against Google, resulting in an admission of guilt and an agreement for a A$55 million fine, pending court approval.
Telstra, Optus, and TPG reached an agreement with ACCC to avoid new exclusive deals with Google, allowing telecom companies to choose search engines for devices.
ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb states that the new agreements will enhance consumer choice in the face of emerging AI search technologies.
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