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Meta’s Antitrust Trial Begins: A Landmark Case for Big Tech Regulation

by Team Lumida
April 15, 2025
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  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken Meta Platforms to trial, alleging the company used a “buy or bury” strategy to stifle competition through its acquisitions of Instagram (2012) and WhatsApp (2014).
  • If the FTC wins, Meta could face a breakup of its business, including the potential divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp, which are critical to its ad revenue.
  • Meta denies the allegations, arguing it faces significant competition from platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and X.
  • This trial is part of a broader wave of antitrust scrutiny targeting Big Tech, with similar cases involving Google, Amazon, and Apple.

What Happened?

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing an antitrust trial that could reshape the social media landscape. The FTC alleges that Meta has monopolized the social networking market by acquiring competitors like Instagram and WhatsApp to neutralize potential threats.

The trial follows years of legal back-and-forth. The FTC initially filed its case in 2020, but it was dismissed in 2021. After filing an amended complaint, the case was allowed to proceed in 2022. The FTC must now prove that Meta holds a dominant market share and that its acquisitions harmed competition and consumers.

Meta’s Chief Legal Officer, Jennifer Newstead, has dismissed the claims, stating that the company operates in a highly competitive market with rivals like TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. However, analysts note that Instagram alone accounts for over 50% of Meta’s U.S. ad revenue, underscoring its importance to the company’s business model.


Why It Matters?

The outcome of this trial could have far-reaching implications for Meta and the broader tech industry. If the FTC wins, Meta could be forced to divest Instagram and WhatsApp, significantly altering its business structure and revenue streams.

This case also highlights the growing regulatory scrutiny of Big Tech. Similar antitrust cases are underway against Google, Amazon, and Apple, signaling a broader push to curb the power of tech giants. A ruling against Meta could set a precedent for future cases, potentially leading to stricter regulations and more aggressive enforcement.

For investors, the trial adds uncertainty to Meta’s outlook. Shares of Meta fell 2.3% on Monday, reflecting concerns about the potential impact of a breakup on the company’s profitability and market position.


What’s Next?

The trial is expected to be closely watched as a bellwether for antitrust enforcement in the tech sector. A ruling in favor of the FTC could embolden regulators to pursue similar cases against other tech giants.

Meta will likely argue that its acquisitions have benefited consumers by improving its platforms and fostering innovation. However, the FTC will aim to prove that these moves were anti-competitive and harmed the market.

Beyond Meta, the broader tech industry will be watching the trial’s outcome, as it could influence ongoing cases against Google, Amazon, and Apple. The results could reshape how Big Tech operates and how regulators approach antitrust enforcement in the digital age.

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