AT&T profit hit by iPhone subsidy

AT&T's subsidy of the Apple iPhone combined with the phone's success has led to AT&T's profits dropping, according to its Q3 figures. AT&T paid $900 million to Apple for iPhone subsidies during the quarter. [Sources: Wired.com; CNN.com; ATT.com]

O2 reviewing dealer commission

O2 is changing the way it pays commission to its business dealers next month, paying them a monthly share of revenue instead of commission when the customer connects. The move could see dealers earning more in the long term, although the lack of an initial subsidy may affect handset prices and connection incentives. [Source: Mobile News]

Germany wants Nokia subsidies back

Nokia's plans to close its German manufacturing plant have prompted the state of North-Rhine Westphalia to ask for €41.3 million (£30.8 million) in corporate subsidies from 1999 to be returned. Nokia says it is "astonished" and describes the claim as "without merit". [Nokia press release]