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UK Tribunal Approves £2.1B Lawsuit Against Microsoft Over Pricing

4/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

The London Competition Appeal Tribunal allowed a £2.1 billion UK lawsuit against Microsoft to proceed.
The case alleges Microsoft overcharged nearly 60,000 businesses by pricing Windows Server on rival clouds.
Competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi filed the complaint.
Regulators in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States are reviewing Microsoft's cloud practices.
Microsoft disputes the allegations and plans to appeal the tribunal's decision.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft in 1998, accusing the company of monopolistic practices that stifled competition. This case, which resulted in a settlement requiring Microsoft to share its APIs, set a precedent for ongoing scrutiny of the company's market dominance. The current £2.1 billion lawsuit in the UK reflects persistent concerns over Microsoft's pricing practices affecting nearly 60,000 businesses.

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Story summary

The London Competition Appeal Tribunal allowed a £2.1 billion UK lawsuit against Microsoft to proceed.
The case alleges Microsoft overcharged nearly 60,000 businesses by pricing Windows Server on rival clouds.
Competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi filed the complaint.
Regulators in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States are reviewing Microsoft's cloud practices.
Microsoft disputes the allegations and plans to appeal the tribunal's decision.

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