Meta wins FTC antitrust case over Instagram and WhatsApp
Regulatory
Judge James Boasberg ruled that the FTC had failed to prove Meta currently holds a monopoly in personal social networking, rejecting the agency’s bid to force Meta to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
Announced: Nov 18, 2025
Last updated Sep 26, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Sep 26, 2026
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Judge James Boasberg ruled that the FTC had failed to prove Meta currently holds a monopoly in personal social networking, rejecting the agency’s bid to force Meta to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
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