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What is reasonable and non discriminatory is a question of interpretation. At the heart is the argument that only part of the iPhone value is wireless and putt
by heisenbit 9y ago
What is reasonable and non discriminatory is a question of interpretation.
At the heart is the argument that only part of the iPhone value is wireless and putting a tax on the whole is not reasonable. Imagine the iPhone software and chip embedded into a car. Would it be reasonable for the car manufacturer to pay the same percentage to Qualcomm as Apple? Where do you draw the line?
There is a huge amount of innovation in the iPhone: Mechanical engineering, materials, sensors, camera, screen and software. None have anything to do with Qualcomm.
The value Qualcomm adds is equivalent to a very fast portable, wireless hotspot. A great thing to have and worth paying for.