Tech Group Representing Samsung, Google, Microsoft and More Supports Apple in Qualcomm Fight

[MacRumors]

The Computer & Communications Industry Association, a lobbying group that represents Google, eBay, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Netflix, Intel, Samsung, and other tech companies today asked the United States International Trade Commission to reject Qualcomm's request for an import ban on select iPhone and iPad models.

According to the CCIA, preventing Apple from importing iPhones made abroad would result in harm to consumers by enabling Qualcomm's anti-competitive behavior. CCIA President & CEO Ed Black gave the following statement on the issue:

"Qualcomm is already using its dominant position to pressure competitors and tax competing products. If the ITC were to grant this exclusion order, it would help Qualcomm use its monopoly power for further leverage against Apple, and allow them to drive up prices on consumer devices.

"What's at stake here is certainly the availability of iPhones and other smartphones at better prices. But even more critical is the principle of open competition that has been historically important to US economic success. The ITC has a choice whether to further reward anti-competitive behavior - or to reject this anti-free market, anti-consumer request."

In its ongoing legal battle with Apple, Qualcomm in early July asked the U.S. ITC to block imports of select iPhone and iPad models that use Intel modem chips instead of Qualcomm chips.

Qualcomm requested the partial ban as part of a patent lawsuit that claims Apple devices infringe on six Qualcomm patents related to carrier aggregation and technologies designed to allow iPhones to save battery life while charging.

The lawsuit and import ban request were both filed in retaliation for an ongoing royalty dispute between the two companies, which saw Apple sue Qualcomm back in January for charging unfair royalties and refusing to pay quarterly rebates. Since that date, the legal fight between the two companies has continued to escalate.

Article Link: Tech Group Representing Samsung, Google, Microsoft and More Supports Apple in Qualcomm Fight

 

[farewelwilliams]

good time to short qualcomm. actually should have shorted yesterday.

 

[thisisnotmyname]

keeps getting worse for Qualcomm.

edit: notably, Apple is not a member of this group.

 

[Sunny1990]

Qualcomm seems finished here. Better they settle it right now.

 

[69Mustang]

Tech Group Representing Samsung, Google, Microsoft and More Supports Apple in Qualcomm Fight

Tech OEM's circling the wagons. If Qualcomm can ban Apple devices who's to say they can't ban they other guys' devices in some future legal dispute.

 

[Analog Kid]

notably, Apple is not a member of this group.

Thanks for pointing that out-- I'd misread it and didn't see the meaning of the article...

 

[elvisimprsntr]

"Tech Group Representing Samsung, Google, Microsoft and More Supports Apple in Qualcomm Fight"

I think that's everybody.

 

[thadoggfather]

Qualcomm has been outed from the club:

 

[DeepIn2U]

Qualcomm has been outed from the club:

Lol love that movie.

Sh*zznet is about to get REAL for Qualcomm very fast! Moreover any settlement is going to be a LOT less than it was yesterday and even half what they expected after today!

They need a kick in the nads

 

[anton_usa]

Unpopular opinion: I support Qualcomm in this fight.

 

[hotgril]

Samsung and Apple on the same side. Take a picture because you won't see it again.

 

[maximit]

“.....availability of iPhones and other smartphones at better prices...”

Apple from all firms, sticks to a price point like no other. “Better prices” will happen when hell freezes over. I think they meant to say better margins. LOL

 

[MrX8503]

And people thought iPhones would be banned......yeah right.

 

[kdarling]

Samsung and Apple on the same side. Take a picture because you won't see it again.

Not to mention seeing fan support for the CCIA, who similarly came out in favor of Samsung against Apple last year in the Supreme Court design patent award case (which Samsung ended up winning).

Tech Giants Back Samsung in Supreme Court Apple Patent Fight
http://fortune.com/2016/01/18/samsung-apple-amicus/

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

Unpopular opinion: I support Qualcomm in this fight.

I see a concerted effort to bring QC down and give their IP to china and perhaps steal some IP in some settlement case.

 

[ColdShadow]

It's time to finish this Qualcomm pest company once and for all.

 

[Ghost31]

Samsung and Apple on the same side. Take a picture because you won't see it again.

I don't know man. Both Samsung and Apple might actually agree that Samsung copies Apple relentlessly. I don't think Samsung feels any shame in that

 

[darkarn]

Samsung and Apple on the same side. Take a picture because you won't see it again.

There are talks of Samsung helping Apple make its A chips in the future though

 

[macs4nw]

Samsung and Apple on the same side. Take a picture because you won't see it again.

As mentioned by 69Mustang, in this particular case, they have a common interest.

 

[djcerla]

“.....availability of iPhones and other smartphones at better prices...”

Apple from all firms, sticks to a price point like no other. “Better prices” will happen when hell freezes over. I think they meant to say better margins. LOL

And like no other the residual value of their used gadgets is sky-high.

The iPhone is by far the cheapest high-end phone on the market when TCO is considered.

 

[Kabeyun]

Samsung and Apple on the same side. Take a picture because you won't see it again.

Except that Samsung is an ongoing Apple supply partner.

 

[yanksfan114]

And people thought iPhones would be banned......yeah right.

No one with 2 IQ points thought this

 

[ShellBell]

Unpopular opinion: I support Qualcomm in this fight.

Out of curiosity, why? Not trying to start anything , I'm just interested in hearing the arguments in favour of Qualcomm since generally all you hear is people on Apple's side and/or mindless yelling.

 

[maflynn]

Unpopular opinion: I support Qualcomm in this fight.

Why? They seem to be doing things they ought not too. Please explain

 

[killawat]

An unholy alliance forged in the fires of hate.