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The Qualcomm 0.005 kg Fixed Wireless Access Gen 3 Platform is the world’s first fully integrated 0.005 kg advanced‑ready FWA platform that includes support for Sub‑6 GHz, mmWave, and Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity.

Mentioned as: qualcommTechnical ProductDec 14, 2023Airties, Qualcomm to Accelerate 5G Fixed Wireless Adoption

The Qualcomm 0.005 kg Fixed Wireless Access Gen 3 Platform includes Wi‑Fi 7 with 10Gb Ethernet to deliver multi‑gigabit speeds and low latency to devices in the home.

Mentioned as: QualcommOrg RelationshipDec 14, 2023Airties, Qualcomm to Accelerate 5G Fixed Wireless Adoption

The Qualcomm 0.005 kg Fixed Wireless Access Gen 3 Platform includes a quad‑core CPU and hardware acceleration to support a wide range of applications and value‑added services.

Mentioned as: QualcommTechnical ProductDec 14, 2023Airties, Qualcomm to Accelerate 5G Fixed Wireless Adoption

Qualcomm had an agreement with Iridium to support hardware development and a separate agreement to sell the enabling technology to smartphone makers, and both agreements will terminate on 2023-12-03.

Mentioned as: QualcommNarrative PlanNov 10, 2023Qualcomm ends partnership for connecting Android phones to Iridium satellites

Iridium’s canceled partnership with Qualcomm does not affect Iridium’s financial guidance for 2023.

Mentioned as: QualcommNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2023Qualcomm ends partnership for connecting Android phones to Iridium satellites

Iridium announced on 2023-11-09 that no smartphone makers had included Qualcomm’s enabling technology in their devices.

Mentioned as: QualcommNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2023Qualcomm ends partnership for connecting Android phones to Iridium satellites

Qualcomm stated that Honor, Motorola, Nothing, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi are developing phones with hardware supporting the satellite feature.

Mentioned as: QualcommNarrative GeneralAug 30, 2023Forrester’s Digest: Virgin Galactic established their next sub-orbital launch date — plus Could Garmin be expanding their satellite SOS biz?

Qualcomm is working on added support for SOS messaging via Iridium with a service called Snapdragon Satellite.

Mentioned as: QualcommNarrative GeneralAug 30, 2023Forrester’s Digest: Virgin Galactic established their next sub-orbital launch date — plus Could Garmin be expanding their satellite SOS biz?

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Satellite service is available on the Garmin Response system.

Mentioned as: QualcommNarrative GeneralAug 30, 2023Forrester’s Digest: Virgin Galactic established their next sub-orbital launch date — plus Could Garmin be expanding their satellite SOS biz?

Paul E. Jacobs added approximately $50,000,000,000 to Qualcomm’s market capitalization during his tenure as CEO.

Mentioned as: QualcommNarrative FinancialAug 29, 2023Globalstar appoints CEO + agrees to license XCOM Labs tech

Qualcomm’s revenues grew from $5,700,000,000 to $25,700,000,000 while Paul E. Jacobs was CEO from 2005 to 2014.

Mentioned as: QualcommNarrative GovernanceAug 29, 2023Globalstar appoints CEO + agrees to license XCOM Labs tech

Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm Technologies will exhibit testing and verification solutions for 3GPP NTN at Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2023 using Qualcomm’s GSO and GEO 3GPP NTN Release 17 IoT chipsets.

Mentioned as: QualcommOrg RelationshipJun 30, 2023Rohde & Schwarz Collaborates with Qualcomm to Test GSO and GEO Satellite Chipsets for IoT-NTN

Iridium partnered with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. to enable satellite SOS and two-way messaging in premium Android smartphones.

Mentioned as: Qualcomm Technologies Inc.Org RelationshipMay 20, 2023SpaceX introduces 5 Iridium satellites + 16 OneWeb satellites to orbit

Iridium partnered with Qualcomm to provide direct-to-device services.

Mentioned as: QualcommOrg RelationshipApr 24, 2023Inmarsat Q&A | Mobile satellite services coming back stronger than a ‘90s trend

Iridium unveiled chipmaker Qualcomm as its partner behind plans to connect Android smartphones and other devices to the Iridium constellation 2023.

Mentioned as: QualcommNarrative PlanApr 12, 2023Inmarsat and MediaTek expand direct-to-device partnership

Iridium has partnered with Qualcomm to bring two-way messaging to Android smartphones and other devices slated for release in the second half of 2023.

Mentioned as: QualcommOrg RelationshipMar 13, 2023Satellite executives spar over direct-to-device evolution

Iridium partnered with U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm to enable its satellites to connect with Android smartphones and other devices, with initial products slated for release in the second half of 2023.

Mentioned as: QualcommOrg RelationshipFeb 24, 2023Bullitt unveils satellite-enabled Android smartphones

Iridium is partnering with Qualcomm to roll out its direct-to-smartphone technology on new Android smartphones in the second half of 2023.

Mentioned as: QualcommOrg RelationshipFeb 7, 2023Spectrum strategy divides emerging direct-to-smartphone market

Startups face challenges raising money for their constellations 2023 when competing against companies such as Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Apple.

Mentioned as: QualcommNarrative GeneralFeb 7, 2023Spectrum strategy divides emerging direct-to-smartphone market

Iridium unveiled its entry into the satellite-to-smartphone market on 2023-01-05 in a partnership with Qualcomm.

Mentioned as: QualcommNarrative GeneralJan 27, 2023Lynk Global finalizing ground station for direct-to-smartphone services
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