Android Handsets Crushing The iPhone In Countries Without Carrier Subsidies [Report]

Android Handsets Crushing The iPhone In Countries Without Carrier Subsidies [Report]

Cult of Android (8:15 am PDT, Feb 27)

The iPhone is ranked as the top smartphone in the United States, and with sales on the upward trend worldwide, one would think that there’s no stopping Apple’s magical handset. As it turns out, the iPhone has a “crutch” that’s key to its success: carrier subsidies.

It’s common practice for U.S. carriers to subsidize a phone to make it more affordable for the average

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