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Qualcomm: Modems, Smartphones, and the AI Edge Chip Business
Qualcomm invented the CDMA technology that underpins modern cellular networks and remains the dominant supplier of smartphone modems and application processors. This explainer covers how Qualcomm's chip (QCT) and licensing (QTL) businesses work, its expansion into automotive, IoT, and edge AI, revenue structure, competitive dynamics, and what observers should understand.
May 26, 2026
