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December 4, 2008 5:01:54 PM CST



Apple's iPhone Rules Restrict Competition

Posted Mar 10, 08 4:19 PM CDT in Business Technology 

(Newser) – Apple’s iPhone software development kit is facing criticism from net neutrality and antitrust critics, Computerworld reports. Apple has indicated that voice-over-IP programs like Skype will not be allowed on the iPhone’s AT&T network, as its a direct competitor for AT&T’s voice service. Comcast, Computerworld points out, drew net neutrality concerns when it banned BitTorrent to prevent competition with its Cable TV business.

Besides banning VoIP apps, Apple also makes it impossible to use any web browser but their own Safari on the iPhone, thus blocking any competition from the popular Firefox. Microsoft drew major antitrust action in the late 90’s just for including Internet Explorer with Windows. Could Apple’s restrictive mobile Internet practices be the next rallying point for advocates of internet freedom?

Source CNET

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Apple CEO Steve Jobs gestures as he talks about new software applications for the iPhone during a news conference at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., Thursday, March 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)   (Associated Press)
Apple CEO Steve Jobs gestures in front of an image of the new iPhone during a news conference at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., Thursday, March 6, 2008. Apple Inc. said Thursday that the next...   (Associated Press)
Attendee Wil Gieseler talks on his Apple iPhone in front of a iPhone poster at the MacWorld Conference in San Francisco, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)   (Associated Press)
Apple CEO Steve Jobs talks about software updates for the iPhone at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., Thursday, March 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)   (Associated Press)
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