Motorola Backs Google in Payments Battle with DOJ

Motorola has filed an amicus brief in support of Google's position in a case before the D.C. Circuit, arguing that the U.S. Department of Justice is wrong to call for a complete ban on payments from Google to cellphone-makers like Motorola.

The brief, filed on Friday, September 8, 2026, claims that such payments are 'vital' to the functioning of the internet ecosystem and should be allowed to continue.

According to Motorola, the DOJ's proposed ban would have far-reaching consequences for consumers and device manufacturers alike, potentially leading to increased costs and decreased innovation in the tech industry.