The Competition Authority has published a statement for mobile ecosystems. In the announcement published on the institution’s website, it was reported that a comprehensive industry review was initiated for mobile ecosystems. Within the scope of the investigations, the effects of mobile ecosystems on competition and consumers will be determined. After the determinations to be made, necessary actions will be taken.It directly affects consumers
In the statement made by the institution, it is stated that smartphones and devices play a fundamental role in human life by providing fast and easy access to a wide range of products, content and services. For this reason, it is reported that the mobile world has direct effects on consumer welfare.
The institution also includes operating systems, applications, application stores, etc. that make up the mobile ecosystem from the perspective of competition law. He says that the close inter-relatedness of each component may negatively affect competition: “The fact that players with market power due to big data advantage and network effects operate simultaneously in many sub-markets in mobile ecosystems further fuels the industry’s concern.”
In the statement, it is stated that understanding the possible competitive and anti-competitive effects caused by mobile ecosystems and the formulation of effective policies based on these constitute an important step towards the formation of a competitive market environment in the digital economy. For now, the institution will carry out a multilateral review within the framework of this established framework. According to the data to be obtained, it will be aimed to ensure a fair competition environment by taking the necessary steps.
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