EU hits Qualcomm with €1 billion [US$1.2 billion] fine for paying Apple so that the iPhone maker only used its chips, blocking rivals such as Intel

The fine in this case of € 997 439 000 takes account of the duration and gravity of the infringement, and is aimed at deterring market players from engaging in such anti-competitive practices in the future. The fine represents 4.9% of Qualcomm's turnover in 2017.

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