London, UK — Today, the Coalition for App Fairness (CAF) released the following statement in response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s formal designation of Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems as having Strategic Market Status.
Gene Burrus, Global Policy Counsel for the Coalition for App Fairness:
“The CMA’s confirmation that Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems have Strategic Market Status is a critical step toward fairer digital markets and boosting the UK economy. The CMA’s investigations found that Apple and Google hold monopoly power over the mobile app ecosystem – and now is the time for strong, enforceable conduct requirements.
This decision must now lead to the necessary remedies to spark effective competition in app stores and growth in the UK economy. This includes giving developers the ability to communicate freely and directly with their users about better offers and services, and opening new distribution channels for apps. Only then will consumers see lower prices and have genuine choice.”
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The Coalition for App Fairness is an independent nonprofit organization formed to protect consumer choice, foster competition, and create a level playing field for all app and game developers globally. Originally formed by Basecamp, Blix, Blockchain.com, Deezer, Epic Games, the European Publishers Council, Match Group, News Media Europe, Prepear, Proton, Skydemon, Spotify, and Life360, CAF has rapidly grown from 13 to over 80 members since launching in September 2020. CAF offers membership to companies of any size — join today at appfairness.org.