UK CMA seeks public input on NFC access issues for Apple's iOS platform
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Competition and Markets Authority
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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking public views on key issues regarding Near Field Communication (NFC) access on Apple's iOS platform. Apple has been designated as having strategic market status in mobile platforms. The CMA is specifically interested in the technical method for NFC access and the pricing of such access, with a deadline for submissions of 11:59pm on 21 July 2026.
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· 2 pulledApple is designated as having strategic markets status in the provision of its mobile platform.
We are now seeking views on key issues relating to NFC access on iOS, including the technical method for access and the pricing of such access.
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