The case has its roots in 2020, when the manufacturer of the SLACK online messenger filed a complaint to the EC at Microsoft, in which he accused the concern with breaking EU regulations regarding competition. In his opinion Microsoft forced customers to install the Teams application through its default integration with Office. This was to hinder competitive messengers the fight for the client. Moreover, Office users did not have the opportunity to remove the Teams messenger, which, according to the applicant, is a violation of EU antitrust provisions.
“Microsoft has indicated that his office without teams will be cheaper than sold with the Teams application” – EU antitrust bodies informed on Friday, whose message cites Reuters.
The offer would allow Europeans to buy Office 365 and Microsoft 365 without Teams for less than the corresponding packages containing Teams. The maximum difference in price between these two packages would be 8 euros, or about 34 withŁ.
The agency indicates that this can save a large fine and relieve tension with the United States.
The European Commission stated that before making a decision to accept the offer, it will look for feedback from competitors and clients.
Microsoft's Vice President in Europe Nanna-Louise Linde said that the proposal was a clear and complete solution to the fears reported by rivals and would give Europeans a greater choice.
“The proposal would also allow rivals to cooperate with some Microsoft products and services in the scope of specific functions, settling Office online applications, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint in their own products, and the integration of their products with basic applications that increase Microsoft productivity,” writes Reuters.
Customers in Europe will be able to separate their data from Teams for use in competitive solutions. The price offer would apply for seven years, and interoperability for 10 years.
Microsoft, which in recent years has received an antit with EUR EUR 2.2 billion from the EUhe said that he would adapt the options and prices of his Teams packages and services around the world if the EU regulatory body accepts its offer.
