Swiss competition authority opens probe into Microsoft licensing fees
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 15, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 19, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 15, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 19, 2026
The Swiss competition authority WEKO is investigating Microsoft's licensing fees for potential competition restrictions.
Jan 15 (Reuters) - Switzerland's competition commission said on Thursday it launched a preliminary investigation into Microsoft's licensing fees in the country.
"The recent fee increases may constitute indications of an unlawful restriction of competition," the agency, also known as WEKO, said in a statement.
(Reporting by Linda Pasquini; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
Competition law is a set of regulations that promote fair competition and prevent monopolistic practices in the marketplace, ensuring consumers benefit from a variety of choices and fair prices.
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