Computer & Communication Industry Association
PublishedJuly 23, 2026

CCIA Response to $1 Billion Google DMA Fine Announced by European Commission 

In response to the European Commission announcing a nearly $1 billion fine for Google under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, the following can be attributed to Daniel Friedlaender, Senior Vice President and Head of CCIA Europe: 

“This continues an unfortunate trend of regulators in Europe attempting to penalise successful businesses for product features that consumers love, forcing downgrades of useful services. Regulation should make consumers better off, not make products worse.”

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New CCIA Study Finds Generative AI Market Remains Dynamic and Competitive

Washington - Generative AI prices are plunging, market leaders keep getting overtaken, and startups are capturing most new application revenue, as shown in a new report from RBB Economics prepared for...
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Digital Fairness Act Overlaps With Existing EU Rules Despite Commission’s Recent Pledge to Cut Red Tape

Brussels, BELGIUM – The European Commission today proposed its Digital Fairness Act (DFA), aiming to strengthen online consumer protection. While the planned EU-wide regulation might help reduce div...
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CCIA Urges DHS to Preserve H-1B Grace Period, Citing Significant Economic Costs

Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association filed comments with the Department of Homeland Security opposing a proposed rule that would eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace...
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CCIA Report Highlights Satellite Connectivity’s Potential to Expand Internet Access and Drive Economic Growth

Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association today released Connecting the World: Unlocking the Potential of Satellite Connectivity, a new report examining how satellite techn...
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