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August 23, 2012 05:15 am GMT

Why The OFT And FTC Let Facebook Buy Instagram: FB Camera Is Tiny, IG Makes No Money, And Google

FTC Instagram FacebookEvidence from Facebook and Instagramplus analysis from outside experts has convinced the Federal Trade Commission to today approve the landmark acquisition. After four months of investigation, the UK's Office Of Fair Trading that works with the FTC also revealed exactly whyit approved the deal.The OFT cites that Camera+ and other competitors dwarf Facebook's standalone Camera app, Instagram has no revenue and limited ways to earn any, and that Google's ad business and social network will be stiff competition for Facebook even if it owns Instagram.Here's the breakdown of the OFT's decision, which likely includes many parallels to how Zuck got his way in 5-0 FTC vote for Facestagram.

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