The social media colossus Meta contends that iMessage surpasses Facebook Messenger in popularity on iOS devices, thereby positing that it does not hold a monopoly position. Despite this claim, Meta has been embroiled in antitrust litigation for over four years. In December 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accused Meta of anti-competitive practices and sought to dismantle the company. The FTC argues that Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were "killer acquisitions," effectively eliminating market competition by absorbing potential rivals. In rebuttal, Meta has staunchly denied these allegations, emphasizing its commitment to fair competition and insisting that regulatory scrutiny is a penalty for its remarkable success.
