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Italy fines Google $123 mln for abuse of dominant position

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Reuters
13 May, 2021, 01:50 pm
Last modified: 13 May, 2021, 01:55 pm

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Italy fines Google $123 mln for abuse of dominant position

Google has not been allowing the app on Android Auto for two years, which could compromise Enel X's ability to build a user base, the watchdog said

Reuters
13 May, 2021, 01:50 pm
Last modified: 13 May, 2021, 01:55 pm
The logo of Google is seen in Davos, Switzerland Januar 20, 2020. Picture taken January 20, 2020. Photo : Reuters
The logo of Google is seen in Davos, Switzerland Januar 20, 2020. Picture taken January 20, 2020. Photo : Reuters

Italy's competition watchdog said on Thursday it had fined Google (GOOGL.O) 102 million euros ($123 million) for abuse of its dominant position due to its Android mobile operating system and app store Google Play.

"Through android and the app store Google Play, Google has a dominant position which allows it to control the reach app developers have on final users," the regulator said in a statement, adding that almost three-quarters of Italians use smartphones running on Android.

The regulator said Google did not allow JuicePass, an electric vehicle (EV) services app from Enel X, to operate on Android Auto - which allows apps to be used while driving - unfairly limiting its use while favouring Google Maps.

Google has not been allowing the app on Android Auto for two years, which could compromise Enel X's ability to build a user base, the watchdog said.

"The contested conduct can influence the development of e-mobility in a crucial phase ... with possible negative spill-over effects on the spreading of electric vehicles," the antitrust regulator said.

Enel X is the "e-solutions" division of Italian utility Enel (ENEI.MI) and Juice Pass mainly allows users to find charging stations on maps and view their details.

On top of the fine, the regulator said it had requested Google make JuicePass available on Android Auto.

Google was not immediately available for comment.

($1 = 0.8264 euros)

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