The Competition Appeal Tribunal in London begins a pivotal five-week trial involving Qualcomm, prompted by consumer association Which? The claim, seeking over £480 million, alleges Qualcomm engaged in anti-competitive practices, inflating prices for Apple and Samsung devices. Anabel Hoult, CEO of Which?, called it a “huge moment” for consumer rights. If successful, affected consumers might receive approximately £17 per smartphone purchased between October 2015 and January 2024.
The Competition Appeal Tribunal in London begins a pivotal five-week trial involving Qualcomm, prompted by consumer association Which? The claim, seeking over £480 million, alleges Qualcomm engaged in anti-competitive practices, inflating prices for Apple and Samsung devices. Anabel Hoult, CEO of Which?, called it a “huge moment” for consumer rights. If successful, affected consumers might receive approximately £17 per smartphone purchased between October 2015 and January 2024.