We give below brief summary of announcements made by the leading chipsets maker, Qualcomm Technologies in MWC 2025 in Barcelona.
Qualcomm unveiled its latest innovations including the Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF, the world’s first 5G Advanced fixed wireless access platform, and advancements in 5G Open RAN and AI-driven solutions.?The company also announced collaborations and demonstrations showcasing the potential of on-device AI and edge computing across various devices.
Qualcomm has unveiled the X85 5G Modem-RF, its eighth-generation modem-to-antenna solution, featuring an integrated 5G AI Processor for enhanced speed, reliability, and battery efficiency in Android smartphones. Supported by major global carriers, the X85 enables high-performance 5G connectivity for AI-driven applications, improved network reliability, seamless streaming, and precise location accuracy.
Qualcomm has unveiled the Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite, the world’s first 5G Advanced-capable FWA platform, powered by the Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF, delivering speeds up to 12.5 Gbps. Featuring AI-driven optimizations, a quad-core processor, and Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, it enhances network performance and enables generative AI capabilities at the edge for a seamless broadband experience.
Qualcomm’s Dragonwing Cellular Infrastructure platforms for 5G Open RAN are gaining traction globally, with Viettel deploying a live 5G O-RAN Massive MIMO network and NTT DOCOMO leveraging Qualcomm’s X100 Accelerator Cards for its nationwide 5G vRAN rollout. This adoption highlights the commercial readiness of Open RAN solutions, enabling operators to modernize networks with powerful, cost-effective, and interoperable equipment.
Qualcomm has introduced three new modems, the E41, E51, and E52 4G Modem-RF, designed for industrial IoT applications, featuring integrated connectivity, precise positioning, and cost-effective solutions.?These modems support NB-IoT and Cat 1bis networks, include an industry-first iSIM, and offer cloud-based services to enhance efficiency and scalability across various industries. ?
