– Semiconductor maker Broadcom Inc is below scrutiny from the U.S. Federal Commerce Fee following complaints it's forcing unique agreements with prospects, The Data reported on Friday.
The FTC is within the early phases of gathering details about whether or not Broadcom, which has grow to be a significant provider of WiFi and Bluetooth chips to firms like Apple Inc, illegally compelled exclusivity agreements on its prospects, the report added.
Broadcom is blaming the supply-chain disaster to justify its calls for from prospects, the report mentioned, citing individuals with information of the state of affairs and a doc seen by The Data.
The FTC has declined to remark, whereas Broadcom didn't instantly reply to a Reuters request for remark.
In July final yr, FTC mentioned it had filed a proposed order to settle antitrust costs in opposition to the corporate. The consent order required Broadcom to cease demanding that its prospects purchase parts largely or solely from Broadcom.
Broadcom reached an identical settlement with the European Fee in October 2020.
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