Antitrust Showdown: Meta Says FTC Has No Case

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May 16, 2025 - 21:50

The long-running legal drama between Meta (the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just took an interesting turn. Zuckerberg’s company has filed a motion asking the court to essentially dismiss the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit. Meta denies that its acquisitions of social media companies have led to a monopoly situation.

According to Meta, the FTC hasn’t shown enough evidence to prove its case regarding Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The firm’s argument boils down to a few key points. First, they say the FTC hasn’t actually shown that Meta has a distinct monopoly. Since their apps are free, traditional ways of measuring a monopoly based on pricing don’t really apply. It’s a tricky point in today’s digital world.

Meta denies it has a social media monopoly; claims that the FCC does not have enough evidence

Beyond that, Meta argues that, far from harming competition, their acquisitions actually made things better. They claim the FTC hasn’t proven that Meta reduced the quality or output of its services. In fact, Meta points to growing user engagement and improved app quality since they took over. For instance, they highlight how Instagram, which started as a small photo-sharing app with limited features, has massively improved in tech and reach under Meta’s wing. Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom even reportedly testified that Meta accelerated its growth.

Meta also noted that WhatsApp was primarily a simple messaging app before its acquisition, with no plans for social features or ads. So, it wasn’t seen as a direct threat to Facebook at the time.

Overall, Meta isn’t holding back, calling the FTC’s evidence largely speculative. Their motion specifically stated that the FTC has no evidence that Meta holds a 60% market share in any market that includes giants like TikTok or YouTube, along with Snapchat. They even pointed out how similar Instagram and TikTok features have become.

Waiting for response from the court and the FCC

Meta’s conclusion is pretty straightforward: they believe the court should rule in their favor. It’s a bold move that could significantly impact the ongoing antitrust debate in the tech world. We’ll have to wait and see how the court and the FTC respond.

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