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I don't think it is expensive. Qualcomm is doing everyone a service by allowing anyone to buy the chipset from anyone else, just pay a small fee relative to the

I don't think it is expensive. Qualcomm is doing everyone a service by allowing anyone to buy the chipset from anyone else, just pay a small fee relative to the cost of device. This lets anyone with enough capital to get into the business and start off with good technology. Apple simply has enough money they apparently have decided they don't have to follow any rules they don't want. How do they handle licensing their patents? The article made no mention.

lttlrck 9y ago
This is specifically about the FRAND terms Qualcomm agreed to when their patented methods were included the cellular standards. These methods were included because they may have been the best way to solve the issue but more importantly because an industry giant is ready to build chips to adhere to the standard, helping adoption and time to market. To offset that vested interest, they have to agree to FRAND terms.