COURT SUPPORTED FAS IN A CASE ON SMS-MESSAGING
On 5 March 2020, the 9th Arbitration Appeal Court recognized the FAS decision on a case against “MTS” PJSC that violated the antimonopoly law providing sms-messaging services
Based on the results of investigating the antimonopoly case, it was found that “MTS” PJSCviolated Clauses 1, 8 Part 1 Article 10 of the Federal Law “On Protection of Competition”.
Investigating the case, FAS looked into a considerable increase of tariffs for sms-messaging services “MTS” PJSC. The company also set different sale conditions for different groups of consumers.
Similar cases were investigated against “MegaFon” PJSC, “VympelCom” PJSC and “T2 Mobile” Ltd.
According to the FAS orders, communications providers must restore a state of affairs that existed before the violation in the part of tariffs for sms-messaging services.
Judicial practice on investigating cases against communications providers (“MegaFon”, “VympelCom”) rendering sms-messaging services is also building up in favour of FAS.
Court has not passed a ruling with regard to “T2 Mobile” yet, the next hearing is scheduled on 11 March.