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Switzerland: Swisscom says will fight $150 million fine over sports marketing

By  |  July 23, 2015

Swisscom said on Thursday it would fight a 143 million Swiss franc fine that Switzerland’s competition watchdog is seeking to impose for alleged misbehaviour over marketing of sports content via pay TV.

“Swisscom rejects the accusations and is convinced it acted legally in the marketing of sports content,” the Berne-based telecoms operator said.

The watchdog has accused Swisscom of abusing a market-dominant position in offering Swiss football and hockey games.

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