[jinxednuance]

Hello,

I was wondering, anyone has a rough estimate how much RIM makes per phone sold?

Thanks!

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[Reed McLay]

That information is actually available.

Research in Motion publishes annual reports. The reports break down the cost and expenses in fine detail.

Investors - Research In Motion

US Dollars, per Thousands

Revenue Devices: $ 9,089,736

Cost of sales Devices: 5,718,041

Profit: 3,371,695

Profit Margin: 38%

[belfastdispatcher]

I think they make most of their money in bes and bis service rather then handsets.

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[BlackBerryr]

This is very interesting, thanks!

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[vegan411]

I think they make most of their money in bes and bis service rather then handsets.

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Agreeed

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[jinxednuance]

I think so too.

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[Reed McLay]

I think they make most of their money in bes and bis service rather then handsets.

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Revenue
Devices and other $ 9,410,755
Service and software 1,654,431
...

You are all wrong, by a lot.

Research in Motion manufactures BlackBerry and provides services including BIS/BES. The revenue from the service operations is about 15% of total revenue.