Apple’s iPhones are typically subsidized by carriers, which makes sense since carriers provide the service that the iPhone needs in order for some of its functions to work, like making calls or sending text messages (VoIP and instant messenger apps not included). That being said, does it make sense then that Apple’s rumored iWatch could be subsidized by health insurance companies then?
This is according to Timoth Arcuri, an analyst with Cowen & Co. who has recently speculated that there is a chance that Apple could figure out a deal with health insurance companies to help subsidized the cost of the iWatch. In Arcuri’s research note, “We continue to believe it is possible the product (iWatch) is backstopped by some sort of insurance subsidization model similar to the carrier subsidization model for iPhone.” (more…)
Insurance Companies Could Subsidize iWatch, According To Analyst original content from Ubergizmo.
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