美国最大的移动运营商Verizon日前宣布,将现在针对合约机用户的以补贴价更换新手机的周期由20个月延长为24个月。据报道,这是Verizon为提高其利润率而采取的措施之一。通过让用户等待更长时间去升级手机,Verizon可以增加4个月的服务费用以获取更高的利润。该运营商表示,预计其无线息税折旧及摊销前利润率将从去年46.6%的低点 Verizon, the nation’s largest mobile operator, announced that it has extended the current period of replacing new handsets at subsidized rates for contract customers from 20 months to 24 months. It is reported that this is one of Verizon steps to increase its profit margins. By allowing users to wait longer to upgrade their phones, Verizon can increase service charges for up to four months for higher profits. The operator said it expects its wireless EBITDA margin to be 46.6% from last year’s low