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To: John Biddle who wrote (28217)10/28/2002 10:54:39 PM
From: Rick  Respond to of 197121
 
"The ban is completely illogical."

It probably has something to do with boosting exports. If the locals stop buying there will be more leftover for foreigners. From this point of view, a dollar coming into the country is better than a dollar circulating within the country. Of course, it'll be all the same for Qcom no matter who buys the phone.

- Fred



To: John Biddle who wrote (28217)10/28/2002 11:35:16 PM
From: ASB  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 197121
 
RE:They are just trying to reduce outflow of dollars due to the royalties.

What I meant to say was, if phone retail prices are lower due to subsidies then more people will change their phones more frequently, thus higher royalty payments to Qualcomm. I am not sure how the subsidies work in Korea but it is conceivable people can switch between different carriers to receive new activation discount.


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