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Meta wins FTC antitrust trial that focused on WhatsApp, Instagram

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  • Judge rules Meta can keep WhatsApp, Instagram in antitrust trial, saying the social media giant has not maintained a monopoly in social networking.
  • The ruling shows competitive pressures around Instagram and WhatsApp, suggesting ongoing market dynamics beyond a single product.
  • Rivals like TikTok illustrate a dynamic marketplace, underscoring that Meta faces real competition rather than a closed monopoly.

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Meta victorious in FTC antitrust case

https://mashable.com/article/judge-rules-against-ftc-in-meta-facebook-antitrust-caseMashable.com
Meta victorious in FTC antitrust case

Meta wins FTC antitrust suit, will keep Instagram and WhatsApp

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meta-wins-ftc-antitrust-suit-will-keep-instagram-and-whatsapp-185343578.htmlFinance.yahoo.com

Meta beats FTC antitrust case that sought breakup of Instagram, WhatsApp

https://nypost.com/2025/11/18/business/meta-beats-ftc-antitrust-case-that-sought-breakup-of-instagram-whatsapp/Nypost.com
Meta beats FTC antitrust case that sought breakup of Instagram, WhatsApp

Meta prevails in FTC antitrust case, won't have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/meta-prevails-ftc-antitrust-case-wont-break-whatsapp-instagram-rcna244680Nbcnews.com
Meta prevails in FTC antitrust case, won't have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram

WhatsApp, Instagram can remain a part of Meta following historic antitrust ruling

https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/whatsapp-instagram-can-remain-a-part-of-meta-following-historic-antitrust-ruling-james-boesberg-federal-trade-commission-monopoly-google-legalThenationaldesk.com
WhatsApp, Instagram can remain a part of Meta following historic antitrust ruling

Meta wins major US antitrust case and won’t have to break off WhatsApp or Instagram

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/nov/18/meta-antitrust-win-whatsapp-instagramTheguardian.com
Meta wins major US antitrust case and won’t have to break off WhatsApp or Instagram

Meta Wins FTC Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Deals

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-18/meta-wins-ftc-antitrust-trial-over-instagram-whatsapp-dealsBloomberg.com
Meta Wins FTC Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Deals

Meta scores a win after judge rules the social media giant is not an illegal monopoly | CNN Business

https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/18/tech/meta-antitrust-suit-decision-not-monopolyCnn.com
Meta scores a win after judge rules the social media giant is not an illegal monopoly | CNN Business

Meta does not have social media monopoly, judge rules

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crklgrpdke8oBbc.com
Meta does not have social media monopoly, judge rules

Meta Wins Antitrust Case, Won't Have to Give Up WhatsApp or Instagram

https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/meta-wins-antitrust-case-wont-have-to-give-up-whatsapp-or-instagram/Cnet.com
Meta Wins Antitrust Case, Won't Have to Give Up WhatsApp or Instagram

US: Meta wins huge antitrust case, avoids break-up – DW – 11/19/2025

https://www.dw.com/en/us-meta-wins-huge-antitrust-case-avoids-break-up/a-74798391Dw.com
US: Meta wins huge antitrust case, avoids break-up – DW – 11/19/2025

Meta wins monopoly trial, convinces judge that social networking is dead

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/11/meta-wins-monopoly-trial-convinces-judge-that-social-networking-is-dead/Arstechnica.com
Meta wins monopoly trial, convinces judge that social networking is dead

Judge rules Meta can keep WhatsApp, Instagram in antitrust trial

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/judge-rules-meta-keep-whatsapp-232451058.htmlYahoo.com
Judge rules Meta can keep WhatsApp, Instagram in antitrust trial

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