
A long-running UK challenge to what Qualcomm charged Apple for smartphone modems has concluded, as the consumer group that filed the case has chosen to end it after years of litigation.
UK group drops Qualcomm royalty lawsuit
British consumer group Which? is withdrawing a five-year-long case against Qualcomm seeking damages over artificially inflated prices on iPhone modems. Initially, the group sought damages of more than $650 million for 29 million customers in the UK.
In 2021, consumer group “Which?” launched the lawsuit against Qualcomm, claiming that it illegally inflated prices for 4G modems. It said the cost was then passed on to buyers of iPhone and Samsung phones.
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