NFC access on iOS directly enables mobile payments functionality, and the CMA investigation concerns technical and pricing barriers to mobile payment service provision on Apple's platform.
The investigation into Apple's strategic market status and access pricing relates to payment network infrastructure and competitive access to payment processing capabilities on mobile platforms.
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The CMA's investigation into NFC access on iOS directly concerns competition issues in mobile payment infrastructure, specifically Apple's control over NFC technology and pricing practices affecting payment service providers.
Low confidence — requires human review. While NFC is used in contactless payments, the CMA's focus is primarily on platform competition and market access rather than payment-specific regulation.
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on keys issues relating to Near Field Communication (NFC) access on iOS.
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TITLE: United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority Opens Call for Evidence on NFC Access Issues on iOS
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On June 30, 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a call for evidence seeking views on key issues relating to Near Field Communication (NFC) access on iOS. The CMA is investigating technical methods for NFC access on Apple's mobile platform and the pricing of such access, as Apple is designated as having strategic market status in the provision of its mobile platform.
The call for evidence invites stakeholders to submit their views on NFC access arrangements on iOS. The CMA has confirmed that any non-disclosure agreement a party may have in place with Apple should not prevent them from responding to this call for evidence. Apple has further confirmed that it will not use any confidentiality provision with a party to prevent them from responding to the CMA's inquiry. This assurance aims to encourage open participation from affected parties and ensure the CMA receives comprehensive evidence on the issues under investigation.
The call for evidence closes at 11:59pm on July 21, 2026. Responses should be submitted to mobilesms@cma.gov.uk. The CMA's investigation forms part of its broader work examining competition issues across mobile platforms, particularly regarding access to key functionalities and fair pricing practices. Stakeholders with relevant experience or concerns regarding NFC access on iOS are encouraged to submit evidence within the consultation period.
REFERENCES:
Competition and Markets Authority. "Issues relating to NFC access on iOS – Call for evidence." June 30, 2026. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/issues-relating-to-nfc-access-on-ios
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