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I don't think it's that common with companies that are both manufacturers and service providers. That'd be like Apple charging you $75 if you wanted to use iCl

I don't think it's that common with companies that are both manufacturers and service providers. That'd be like Apple charging you $75 if you wanted to use iCloud+. It makes used products less valuable, which ultimately hurts your brand image in the long-term, even if you might be able to boost services revenue for the next quarter or two.

drdaeman 2y ago
Not sure it’s a good comparison. Apple has hefty margins on their hardware, and it’s practically required to use their services. In other words, iCloud activation fees practically exist and are included in device pricing. They simply have decency to not charge it multiple times if device changes hands.