EC uses ‘interim measures’ on Broadcom to curb anticompetitive behavior
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Neil Hodge2019-10-18T18:31:00
The European Commission has ordered Broadcom to cut out harsh contract terms with six TV and modem manufacturers because they may infringe antitrust rules. It’s the first time the agency has imposed “interim measures” in 18 years
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