What China's Antitrust Investigation Means for Qualcomm

The video discusses Qualcomm's challenges in collecting royalties in China due to a locally developed CDMA technology that bypasses the need for royalties. An anti-monopoly probe by Chinese authorities further complicates the situation. Qualcomm is negotiating with vendors and regulatory bodies to address the issue. The video also draws parallels with past legal challenges faced by Nokia, suggesting a potential resolution through negotiation and settlement.

What is the main issue Qualcomm is facing with the new CDMA technology developed in China?

• It increases production costs.

• It bypasses the need to pay royalties to Qualcomm.

• It is incompatible with Qualcomm's existing technology.

• It reduces the demand for Qualcomm's chips.

How is Qualcomm attempting to address the revenue loss from the new CDMA technology?

• By increasing the price of its chips.

• By negotiating directly with vendors.

• By developing a new technology.

• By exiting the Chinese market.

What percentage difference does Qualcomm currently see between reported and actual phone usage of its technology?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

What historical event is compared to Qualcomm's current situation?

• Apple's lawsuit with Samsung.

• Nokia's lawsuit over 3G technology.

• Intel's antitrust case.

• Microsoft's monopoly case.

What is the potential outcome for Qualcomm's current issue, as suggested by the historical context?

• A merger with a Chinese company.

• A monetary settlement.

• A technological breakthrough.

• A complete withdrawal from the market.