Mexico: IFT announces investigation of mobile operating systems in the app store market (AI/DE-002-2022)

On 29 September 2022, the Investigating Authority of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) started its investigation into the mobile app market for competition concerns. The investigation was initiated due to a specific complaint. The investigation will last from 30 to 120 business days, where the period may be extended up to four times. The IFT is concerned about possible monopolistic practices such as tied purchases, raising costs for other parties or exclusivities. The investigation is based on articles 54 and 56, sections III, X and XI, of the Federal Economic Competition Law.