EU Charges Microsoft with Antitrust Violations Over Teams Bundling, Risks Hefty Fines

Jun 25, 2024, 10:13 AM

The European Union has formally charged Microsoft with antitrust violations, alleging that the tech giant has abused its market power by bundling its Teams video-conferencing app with its Office software packages, including Office 365 and Microsoft 365. This marks the first antitrust charges against Microsoft in over a decade. The European Commission's preliminary findings suggest that the bundling practice may have given Teams an undue advantage over competitors and a significant distribution boost. Microsoft has stated that it will work to find solutions to address the EU regulators' concerns, but the company risks facing hefty fines if found guilty. The investigation was initiated following a complaint by Slack in 2020.