Apple sees UK push to open iPhone contactless technology with lower fees
By Jon Menon ( October 20, 2026, 11:30 GMT | Insight) -- Apple will need to open its iPhone contactless technology to rival services with substantially lower fees, under proposals from the UK’s antitrust watchdog that are open for consultation. The Competition and Markets Authority said the plans would require access through the main contactless technology standards used internationally, after it found that the US phone giant’s fees and rules are blocking the growth and innovation of UK fintechs.Apple will need to open its iPhone contactless technology to rival services with substantially lower fees, under proposals from the UK’s antitrust watchdog that are open for consultation....
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