The European Commission is taking a closer look at whether Apple is engaging in unfair sales practices. The EC, which is the executive branch of the European Union, sent a questionnaire last week to several European mobile network operators probing Apple’s distribution terms — specifically, whether those terms preclude rivals from offering a better sales deal. The questionnaire, reportedly prompted by private complaints from mobile operators, touches on a number of questionable sales practices.
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European Commission Probes Apple's Tactics
Posted by: David Vranicar May 28, 2013 08:59 AMThe European Commission is taking a closer look at whether Apple is engaging in unfair sales practices. The EC, which is the executive branch of the European Union, sent a questionnaire last week to several European mobile network operators probing Apple’s distribution terms — specifically, whether those terms preclude rivals from offering a better sales deal. The questionnaire, reportedly prompted by private complaints from mobile operators, touches on a number of questionable sales practices.