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   The Federal Trade Commission has issued a complaint charging Broadcom   
   with illegally monopolizing markets for semiconductor components used   
   to deliver television and broadband internet services through   
   exclusive dealing and related conduct. The Commission has also issued   
   a proposed consent order that would settle the Commission's   
   charges. Under the consent order, Broadcom must stop requiring its   
   customers to source components from Broadcom on an exclusive or near   
   exclusive basis.   
      
   "Today's complaint reflects the Commission's commitment to enforcing   
   the antitrust laws against monopolists, including in high-technology   
   industries," said FTC Bureau of Competition Acting Director Holly   
   Vedova. "America has a monopoly problem. Today's action is a step   
   toward addressing that problem by pushing back against strong-arm   
   tactics by a monopolist in important markets for key broadband   
   components. There is much more work to be done and we need the tools   
   and resources to do it. But I have full confidence in FTC staff's   
   commitment to this effort."   
      
   https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2021/07/ftc-charg   
   s-broadcom-illegal-monopolization-orders-semiconductor   
      
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