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Inza v. Apple (Wi-Fi calling)
2026–present · wi-fi calling, mobile phones
A Wi-Fi-calling antitrust case is still open against Apple and Google. On September 23, 2026 the judge postponed that decision and sent Samsung's part to arbitration.
The story
The suit says phone makers and carriers kept a standalone Wi-Fi-calling option out of the market.
On September 23, 2026 the court dealt with arbitration and a duplicative company plaintiff.
It expressly did not decide whether the individuals stated a Sherman Act claim against Apple and Google.
Why it matters
The alleged price is the cellular bill.
What was claimed
Defendants agreed to exclude standalone Wi-Fi calling.
The other side
Deferring a dismissal motion keeps the claim in the case. It is not a finding of agreement.
What it means for you
Phone calling features do not change because the motion was postponed.
Bottom line
The Wi-Fi-calling claims against Apple and Google are still live after the September 23, 2026 order.
Timeline
23 September 2026
Some claims pared, others deferred
The District of Columbia court sent Samsung to arbitration, dismissed duplicative VoIP-Pal claims, and put off the antitrust dismissal arguments against Apple, Alphabet, and Google.
Key dates
- Partial order
- 23 September 2026
Formal snapshot
Summary: Individuals allege Apple and others coordinated to keep standalone Wi-Fi calling off U.S. phones. On September 23, 2026 the court did not decide the antitrust claims against Apple and Google. Those claims remain.
Regulator / plaintiff argument: Plaintiffs say they paid more for cellular plans because standalone Wi-Fi calling was denied native phone features.
Outcome: Samsung was compelled to arbitration. The antitrust merits against Apple and Google were not decided.
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Laws referenced
- Sherman Act §1 — 15 U.S.C. §1
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