Japanese authorities have confirmed they are investigating allegations that ten record companies - including some of the majors - colluded to offer one mobile phone company favourable rates giving their mobile download service an unfair advantage. According to reports in the FT, Japan's Fair Trade Commission have already searched the offices of Sony Music, Universal and EMI looking for evidence key players gave an unfair advantage to Label Mobile when negotiating making their music available for mobile download.
Aug 31, 2004
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Japan authorities look into allegations of unfair download deals
Japan's Fair Trade Commission is investigating whether ten record companies colluded to give mobile operator Label Mobile favourable download rates, having searched the offices of Sony Music, Universal and EMI.