Fox agrees to carry non-Fox content on Roku for three years after DOJ closes antitrust probe
The Department of Justice announced Friday that it closed its investigation into Fox Corp's acquisition of Roku following commitments to maintain platform neutrality.
Investigation conclusion and deal status
The Department of Justice Antitrust Division found the transaction unlikely to harm competition. Officials stated that the merger is not likely to result in negative outcomes for the market.
Commitment to open platform rules
Fox agreed to keep Roku as an open and neutral content partner after the merger. The company will continue carrying non-Fox content on the device for at least three years consistent with historical practice.
Specific operational conditions imposed
The broadcaster promised not to discriminate against other content in search results or application placement. Fox also agreed to maintain existing firewall commitments regarding competitively sensitive data from third-party partners.
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