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FTC Targets Meta’s Instagram and WhatsApp Deals in Antitrust Trial

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By Web Desk Published April 10, 2025 3 Min Read
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will start a high-stakes antitrust trial on Monday to challenge Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.

The lawsuit, filed before U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington, alleges these 2012 and 2014 deals were illegal “killer acquisitions” designed to stifle competition. The FTC wants them undone.

Mark Zuckerberg’s timely purchases of Instagram for $1 billion and WhatsApp for $19 billion fueled Meta’s rise to a social media empire serving billions. Over a decade later, the FTC claims those moves harmed consumers by reducing app quality, boosting ads, and weakening privacy.

Why the FTC Is Fighting Meta

The FTC argues Meta’s dominance crushed potential rivals. “These deals should never have been approved,” the agency states, pointing to a decline in user experience across Meta’s platforms. A breakup could unravel years of integration between Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, disrupting some of the world’s most-used digital tools.

Meta will face off against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in an antitrust trial that will kick off on April 14. https://t.co/hTjUa4biX1

— ADWEEK (@Adweek) April 9, 2025

With Meta’s market cap at $1.3 trillion (around Rs. 1,11,85,447 crore), the stakes are massive. Advertising revenue from Instagram alone drives much of its value. A forced split could wipe out billions in market worth, shaking investor confidence.

The trial will feature heavy hitters like Zuckerberg and ex-COO Sheryl Sandberg as witnesses. Meta defends its acquisitions: “The evidence will show Instagram and WhatsApp deals boosted competition and benefited consumers.” The company also criticized the FTC’s timing, noting the challenge comes years after approval.

FTC spokesman Joe Simonson fired back: “The Trump-Vance FTC is ready. Our team of top attorneys is primed for this fight.” The case will test how regulators handle competition in a tech landscape that’s shifted since the lawsuit’s start through Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout and TikTok’s meteoric rise.

This isn’t just about Meta. The outcome could redefine how the government evaluates tech mergers. Since the FTC sued during Trump’s first term, Meta has launched rival products to counter TikTok and Twitter. A ruling against Meta might signal tighter scrutiny for future deals across the sector.

As the trial unfolds, all eyes are on Judge Boasberg. Will Meta’s empire stand, or will the FTC reshape Big Tech? Stay tuned for updates on this pivotal Meta antitrust trial. What’s your take on the case?

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