2008 Press Releases
Third Party Release - TELECOM ITALIA: 28 MPS MOBILE BROADBAND LAUNCHING IN ITALY IN 2009
Rome, Italy — 22-12-2008 — Telecom Italia will be offering mobile broadband connections speeds of up to 28 Mps in 2009.
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At its Turin Labs, Telecom Italia is the first company in Europe to run field trials of the next-generation broadband products that are coming to market in spring 2009. HSPA+ technology, using Qualcomm chipsets, will roll out in the first half of next year in an initial Data Card offering for PCs ....Qualcomm elects Thomas Horton to Board of Directors
SAN DIEGO — 12-12-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the appointment of Thomas Horton to its Board of Directors. Horton brings more than 25 years of finance experience to the position and currently serves as executive vice president, finance and planning and chief financial officer of AMR Corporation, the pare....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm Donates £30,000 to Julia’s House Hospice
LONDON — 09-12-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the company has donated £30,000 to Julia's House hospice in Dorset, England. The funding will be used to sponsor a nurse for one year, extending the care the charity is able to offer sick children. Julia's House is dedicated to helping children with life limiti....
Complete Press ReleaseFundação Portugal Telecom and Qualcomm collaborate to benefit the severely disabled people
LISBON, Portugal — 03-12-2008 — The Fundação Portugal Telecom and Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), through its Wireless ReachTM initiative, today announced the funding of three pilot projects to provide wireless technology to improve the social inclusion of severely disabled people. This collaboration will provide Smartphones, wirelessly enabled laptops, software and hardware to individuals participating in th....
Complete Press ReleaseAdvanced technologies and wireless telecommunications enhance care and medical training at the Ryder Trauma Center in Miami
MIAMI — 03-12-2008 — The William Lehman Injury Research Center (WLIRC), an internationally recognised research facility located at the University of Miami/Jackson Medical Center's Ryder Trauma Center; the U.S. Army's Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC); the Army Trauma Training Center (ATTC); the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and Qualcomm, through its Wireless Reach™ initiative, toda....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm Provides £330,000 (US$500,000) to Establish Scholarships in Biomedical Engineering at University of Oxford
LONDON — 19-11-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced funding of £330,000 (US$500,000) to establish four scholarships aimed at supporting top Master of Science (MSc) graduates of the University of Oxford's Biomedical Engineering (BME) programme as they continue into their doctoral studies. The donation, which establishes t....
Complete Press ReleaseZTE, Qualcomm and Aircell collaborate on industry-first in-flight mobile broadband system
DALLAS — 18-11-2008 — ZTE USA Inc., a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, and Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced their collaboration with Aircell® to create the networking platform for Aircell's new Inflight Internet service, Gogo®, which ....
Complete Press ReleaseCiti and Firethorn launch Citi Mobile for Cards
NEW YORK, NY — 18-11-2008 — Today, Citi and Firethorn Holdings, LLC, a Qualcomm company (NASDAQ: QCOM), introduced Citi Mobile for Cards, an advanced mobile solution that allows Citi credit card customers to quickly, easily and securely access real-time credit card account information on their mobile phones. Citi Mobile for Cards is now available to AT&T subscribers as part of AT&T Mobile Banking, and to Verizon Wire....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm releases software development kit for Brew Mobile Platform
SAN FRANCISCO — 17-11-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the availability of the software development kit (SDK) for the Company's new Brew® Mobile Platform (Brew MP). Brew MP is a mobile operating system platform that supports handsets and mobile devices across virtually all market tiers and across all 3G tech....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm to enable Skyhook Wi-Fi Positioning on gpsOne platform
BOSTON and SAN DIEGO — 17-11-2008 — Skyhook Wireless, maker of the Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) and XPS 2.0 hybrid positioning system, today announced that Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), the leading wireless provider of GPS and Assisted GPS (A-GPS) technology platforms, now has a licence to distribute Skyhook's WPS and incorporate the technology into its gpsOne® positioning technology platforms. Skyhook's WPS solution will ....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm managed network services enable the Peek device
SAN DIEGO — 14-11-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, and Peek, manufacturer of the first easy-to-use, email-only mobile device on the market, today announced that Qualcomm is providing the managed network services enabling the Peek device. Peek is specifically designed for email users who are looking for a less complex mobi....
Complete Press ReleaseFirethorn introduces new capabilities to enhance mobile banking and payments
ATLANTA — 14-11-2008 — Leading mobile commerce enabler Firethorn Holdings, LLC, a Qualcomm company (Nasdaq: QCOM), today announced the introduction of its mobile application upgrade, which will enable Firethorn to transition its financial institution and wireless operator relationships from banking to broader mobile commerce functionality.
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Expanded functionality will include the everyday convenience of mobile ....Qualcomm doubles computing power of Snapdragon with new dual-CPU, single-chip solution
NEW YORK — 13-11-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced a new dual-CPU Snapdragon™ single-chip solution that extends the reach of the Snapdragon platform by targeting more advanced mobile computing devices. The QSD8672™ chip features two computing cores, capable of up to 1.5GHz for greater processing ....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm unveils PC alternative for bringing Internet access to developing markets worldwide
SAN DIEGO — 12-11-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) today announced a new PC alternative to make high-speed wireless Internet access more widely available and affordable in emerging markets. The Kayak™ PC alternative leverages the widespread availability of 3G wireless broadband to bring Internet connectivity to markets where wired Internet access has often been difficult to access or unaffordable. The Kay....
Complete Press ReleaseIndustry rallies around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon platform to enable mobile computing devices
SAN DIEGO — 12-11-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) announced today that the Company's Snapdragon™ platform continues to gain industry traction with more than 30 device designs in development using Snapdragon chipsets. More than 15 leading device manufacturers are looking to Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform to enable mobile computing devices, which blend the best of the Smartphone and laptop computing categories t....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Results
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Complete Press ReleaseAT&T and Firethorn bring mobile banking to iPhone customers
DALLAS, TEXAS and ATLANTA, GA. — 03-11-2008 — AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Firethorn Holdings, LLC, a Qualcomm company (Nasdaq: QCOM), announced today the availability of their market-leading mobile banking application for iPhone. Mobile Banking on AT&T lets users securely and efficiently manage their finances, including checking balances and transaction history, transferring funds, receiving offers, viewing and paying bills and t....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and Amobee Media Systems work together to fuel mobile internet
SAN DIEGO and REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. — 30-10-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, and Amobee Media Systems, the world leader in advertising solutions for mobile operators, today announced that they are working together to offer mobile advertising on Qualcomm's Plaza solution. Amobee and Qualcomm completed an integration of Amobee's ad-serving platform wi....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
SAN DIEGO — 22-10-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share, payable on January 7, 2009 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2008. Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technolog....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm donates 74,000 Euros (US$100,000) to German Trauma Counselling Project, Krisen-Interventions-Team, Munich
SAN DIEGO — 21-10-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated, (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the company has donated €74,000 (US$100,000) to the Krisen-Interventions-Team (KIT) in Munich. KIT offers emergency services to psychologically traumatised people after extreme events or experiences and is run by the German welfare organisation Arbeiter-Samariter-Bu....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and Wingtech sign 3G CDMA subscriber unit and module/modem card licence agreement
SAN DIEGO — 15-10-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, and Jiaxing Wingtech Communication Technology Co., Ltd. (Wingtech), a Chinese mobile terminals company, announced that they have entered into a subscriber unit and module/modem card (including PCB assemblies) patent licence agreement. Under the terms of the royalty-bearing ....
Complete Press ReleaseFederal Court of Appeals Vacates ITC Exclusion Order
SAN DIEGO — 14-10-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a finding by the International Trade Commission (ITC) that Qualcomm induced infringement of a Broadcom patent related to a battery-saving feature. In an opinion issued today, the Court also hel....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm announces In-Cab Scanning service
SAN DIEGO — 03-10-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, today announced its In-Cab Scanning service, a new addition to the OmniVisionSM Transportation suite of services. This end-to-end service enables drivers to scan and transmit important documents such as trip and mileage reports, bills of lading, timesheets, receipts and o....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm demonstrates advanced integrated wireless services for transportation companies at the 2008 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition
SAN DIEGO — 03-10-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced its showcase of integrated wireless applications and services being demonstrated at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana. The demonstrations, which take place on the 4th to the 7th of Octob....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm introduces Fuel Manager to help fleets control fuel consumption and more
SAN DIEGO — 03-10-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the availability of Fuel Manager, a module in its Performance Monitoring service. As part of the OmniVisionSM Transportation suite of services, Fuel Manager aids transportation companies in reducing fuel consumption by tracking and managing vehicle and drive....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm’s Predictive Performance service helps C.R. England improve safety and driver retention
SAN DIEGO — 03-10-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, and C.R. England, a leading refrigerated freight transportation company, today announced that Qualcomm's Predictive Performance Service (PPS) is helping C.R. England proactively identify and train high-risk drivers to reduce accidents. Qualcomm's PPS uses predictive modelli....
Complete Press ReleaseFirethorn announces reseller relationship with Fifth Third Processing Solutions
ATLANTA — 29-09-2008 — Leading mobile commerce enabler Firethorn Holdings, LLC, a Qualcomm company (Nasdaq: QCOM), today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Fifth Third Processing Solutions to bring mobile banking services to its 2,880 financial institutions. As part of the relationship, Fifth Third Processing Solutions will offer Firethorn's products to its processing financial institution clients, lev....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm introduces KPI functionalities in its FleetVisor Web Portal
HANNOVER, Germany — 24-09-2008 — Qualcomm Enterprise Services Europe BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) and a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, today introduced Key Performance Indicator (KPI) functionalities in its FleetVisor™ Web Portal. The FleetVisor Web Portal allows users to access the FleetVisor mobile communications platform, which co....
Complete Press ReleaseT-Mobile G1 to run on Qualcomm’s advanced dual-core chipset
SAN DIEGO — 23-09-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions and one of the founding members of the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), today announced that its chipset will enable the first Android-powered mobile phone – the T-Mobile G1, manufactured by HTC. By integrating its chipset hardware and software capabilities with Android, Qualcom....
Complete Press ReleaseSkyTerra’s Mobile Satellite Ventures, ICO Global Communications and Qualcomm sign groundbreaking technology agreement enabling first-ever integration of satellite communications into mass market cellular handsets and devices
RESTON, VA — 22-09-2008 — Combined satellite-cellular communications will become a reality for consumers, enterprise, government and public safety users with an agreement announced today between Mobile Satellite Ventures LP (MSV), a subsidiary of SkyTerra Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: SKYT), ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited (ICO) (NASDAQ: ICOG) and Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM). This agreement will enable....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm donates £56,000 (US$100,000) to RNIB to enhance the education of blind and partially sighted children
LONDON — 19-09-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced its donation of £56,000 (US$100,000) to the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). The cash donation will support the work of RNIB. In addition, Qualcomm staff will donate their time for community projects, and Qualcomm and RNIB have agreed t....
Complete Press ReleaseVodafone España Foundation, Spanish Red Cross and Qualcomm promote independence of the elderly
MADRID — 12-09-2008 — The Vodafone España Foundation (FVE), the Spanish Red Cross (CRE) and Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) through its Wireless ReachTM initiative, today announced an alliance to launch a pilot project named “3G Connecting Generations.” The project aims to take advantage of 3G mobile broadband technology to connect the elderly to their caregivers and families by unifying voice a....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm showcases value-added services enabled by MediaFLO broadcast mobile TV platform at IBC 2008
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands — 12-09-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced its live, over-the-air demonstrations of the MediaFLO™ interactive broadcast mobile TV platform at IBC 2008 (Mobile Zone, Hall 12, Stand 269), which will feature audio, video and data applications delivered over both UHF and L-Band frequencies. The Com....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and Navistar announce alliance to deliver Qualcomm Mobile Computing Platform via Navistar dealers in the United States
SAN DIEGO — 10-09-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, and Navistar Inc., a subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), a holding company whose affiliates produce International® brand commercial vehicles and other vehicle brands, today announced an alliance to deliver Qualcomm's Mobile Computing Platform....
Complete Press ReleaseAT&T certifies Qualcomm’s Gobi global mobile Internet technology for use on the AT&T network
DALLAS and SAN DIEGO — 10-09-2008 — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that Qualcomm's Gobi™ global mobile Internet technology has been certified for use on the AT&T mobile broadband network. Gobi technology gives users the freedom to connect to the Internet over wide-area wireless....
Complete Press ReleasePanasonic and Qualcomm team up to offer Gobi on all new Toughbook notebooks
SAN DIEGO and SECAUCUS, N.J. — 10-09-2008 — Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook® computers, today announced it will offer Qualcomm's new Gobi™ global mobile Internet solution in its entire line of rugged laptops. Toughbook mobile computers featuring the multi-mode Gobi solution can take advantage of high-speed mobile Internet services offered by leading network operators in v....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and Freestyle Audio reveal first product to feature colour mirasol displays
SAN DIEGO — 10-09-2008 — Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), and Freestyle Audio, today at the CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment conference revealed the design specifications for a limited edition waterproof MP3 player featuring a colour mirasol™ display. The Freestyle Audio Soundwave™ Ltd. Edition with mirasol display (model numbe....
Complete Press ReleaseSkullcandy to incorporate colour mirasol displays in next generation of portable music devices
SAN FRANCISCO — 10-09-2008 — Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), today announced that Skullcandy, a developer of core audio products, will incorporate colour mirasol™ displays into future MFM Pro headphones with an integrated music player. The agreement with Skullcandy marks the second mobile music device to incorporate colour mirasol display....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm delivers OmniVision Metro service to Fisher Industries
SAN DIEGO and DICKINSON, N.D. — 08-09-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, and Fisher Industries, a leading provider of aggregate products and services including road and highway construction, paving, excavation and grading, and equipment manufacturing, today announced that Fisher Industries has chosen Qualcomm's OmniVisionSM Metro service offer....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm appoints Robert Walton senior vice president and division president of Qualcomm Enterprise Services
SAN DIEGO — 03-09-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the appointment of Robert Walton as senior vice president and division president of Qualcomm Enterprise Services (QES). In his new role, Walton will lead the division's business operations and provide strategic guidance in exploring new market opportunities ....
Complete Press ReleaseFederal District Court Rules on Alleged Violations of Injunction
SAN DIEGO — 28-08-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), today announced that the District Court for the Central District of California issued a ruling on Broadcom's motion to find Qualcomm in contempt of various aspects of the Court's December 31, 2007 injunction ruling arising from the underlying trial last May. While the Court found that Qualcomm had not violated the order on most of the issues raised by ....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm announces support for European eCall public safety project
LONDON — 06-08-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced its support for the eCall public safety initiative. eCall is a European Commission project designed to improve transportation safety by providing rapid assistance to motorists involved in a collision anywhere in the European Union. A collision activates on-v....
Complete Press ReleaseFundtech and Firethorn to provide mobile corporate cash management
JERSEY CITY, N.J. and ATLANTA — 05-08-2008 — Fundtech Ltd. (NASDAQ: FNDT), a market leader in global transaction banking solutions, and mobile commerce enabler Firethorn Holdings, LLC, a Qualcomm company (NASDAQ: QCOM), announced today that the two companies will work together to add mobile connectivity to Fundtech’s CASHplus cash management system. As demand for mobile financial services grows, financial institutions have begun to realise t....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm Announces Leadership Changes and Promotions
SAN DIEGO — 04-08-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated announced today that Dr. Sanjay Jha, chief operating officer and president of Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), is leaving Qualcomm and will become co-CEO of Motorola, Inc. and CEO of Motorola Mobile Devices. Len Lauer, executive vice president of Qualcomm and group president, is promoted to chief operating officer and Steve Mollenkopf, executive vice president of QCT, is pro....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm Elects Stephen Bennett to Board of Directors
SAN DIEGO — 04-08-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the election of Stephen M. Bennett to its Board of Directors. Bennett brings more than 30 years of financial and business expertise, including serving as CEO of Intuit, Inc. and holding several key executive positions at General Electric Company. "We are pleased....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm achieves world’s first HSPA+ data call
SAN DIEGO — 31-07-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that it has completed the world's first data call using High-Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+) network technology. The call achieved a data transfer rate of more than 20 Mbps in a 5 MHz channel. HSPA+ will allow operators to double the data and triple the voi....
Complete Press ReleaseGrameen Foundation, Bakrie Telecom and Qualcomm Join Efforts to Enable Affordable Telecommunications Access to Rural Indonesia
NUSA DUA, BALI — 29-07-2008 — Grameen Foundation, Bakrie Telecom and Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) through its Wireless Reach™ initiative, today announced the launch of the first Village Phone Program in Indonesia, branded as Uber ESIA, using 3G CDMA technology to provide affordable wireless telecommunications services for rural communities. The launch was held at the Asia-Pacific Regional Microcredit Summit held in Bal....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and MYWAVE Electronics sign WCDMA and TD-SCDMA module/modem card licence agreement
SAN DIEGO — 28-07-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, and MYWAVE Electronics S.p.A. (MYWAVE), an Italian electronics company, today announced that they have entered into a module/modem card patent licence agreement. Under the terms of the royalty bearing agreement, Qualcomm has granted MYWAVE a worldwide licence to develop, ma....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm Announces Financial Guidance for the Fourth Fiscal Quarter
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Complete Press ReleaseNokia and Qualcomm Enter Into a New Agreement
ESPOO AND SAN DIEGO — 23-07-2008 — Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM) today announced that they have entered into a new agreement covering various standards including GSM, EDGE, CDMA, WCDMA, HSDPA, OFDM, WiMAX, LTE and other technologies. The agreement will result in settlement of all litigation between the companies, including the withdrawal by Nokia of its complaint to the European Commission.
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Under the ter....Qualcomm appoints executives to lead Africa and Middle East operations
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa and DUBAI, UAE — 21-07-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the appointments of James Munn as the company's vice president of business development for Sub-Sahara Africa and Jay Srage as its vice president of business development for the Middle East and North Africa. In these roles, Munn and Srage will lead Qualcom....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
SAN DIEGO — 16-07-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share, payable on September 26, 2008 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 29, 2008. Qualcomm Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced ....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm elected to the Broadcast Mobile Convergence Forum’s governing board
SAN DIEGO and LONDON — 15-07-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated, (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that it has been elected to the governing board of the Broadcast Mobile Convergence Forum (bmcoforum), the leading worldwide industry association for mobile broadcasting services. Luigi Ardito, technical marketing lead for the Europe, Middle East and....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and IMEC collaborate on 3D integration research
LEUVEN, Belgium and SAN DIEGO — 14-07-2008 — IMEC, Europe's leading independent nanoelectronics research institute, and Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that Qualcomm is the first fabless integrated circuit company to participate in IMEC's industrial affiliation programme (IIAP) on three-dimensional (3D) integration. Qualcomm and IMEC....
Complete Press ReleaseLOXAM and JCB choose Qualcomm's GlobalTRACS GPS-based equipment management system
PARIS — 10-07-2008 — Qualcomm Enterprise Services Europe BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated and a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, today announced that two leading players in the French and European construction equipment markets, LOXAM and JCB, have recently adopted its GlobalTRACS® equipment management system. Launched in Europe ....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm appoints John Stefanac Vice president and president of Qualcomm Southeast Asia/Pacific
HONG KONG — 08-07-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced its appointment of John Stefanac as vice president and president of Qualcomm Southeast Asia/Pacific. In this role, Stefanac will oversee the execution of Qualcomm's market strategies and manage the company's business operations throughout the region. <....
Complete Press ReleaseFirethorn joins forces with BECU to make the mobile wallet a reality
ATLANTA — 23-06-2008 — Firethorn Holdings LLC, a Qualcomm company (Nasdaq: QCOM), today announced that it has added BECU (formally known as Boeing Employees' Credit Union) to its growing roster of financial institution customers. The nation's fourth largest credit union, BECU plans on launching the Firethorn mobile wallet application in the first quarter of 2009. By collaborating with Firethorn, BECU will enable its mem....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm announces new direction for construction equipment business
SAN DIEGO — 16-06-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, today announced that the company is transitioning to delivering the GlobalTRACS® Suite for fleet management via original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and dealers only. By refocusing efforts on distribution, development and support of telematics through channel alliances....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm Raises Financial Guidance for the Third Fiscal Quarter of 2008
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Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm’s fourth annual global Smart Services Leadership Summit to define the “Internet of Things”
SAN DIEGO — 09-06-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, today announced that on 29 July 2008, Dr Paul E. Jacobs, CEO of Qualcomm, will kick off the fourth annual Smart Services Leadership Summit, which seeks to define what many experts are heralding as the next step in the information economy's evolution: the “Internet of Thin....
Complete Press ReleaseMediaFLO USA, ESPN Mobile TV and NBC Sports on NBC 2Go bring live, tee-to-green video coverage of the U.S. Open to AT&T and Verizon Wireless phones
SAN DIEGO — 05-06-2008 — MediaFLO USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), ESPN on ESPN Mobile TV and NBC Sports on NBC 2Go will provide live video coverage of all four days of this year's U.S. Open golf championship at Torrey Pines (12–15 June) on the award-winning FLO TV™ service. Available to AT&T subscribers as AT&T Mobile TV with FLO and to Verizon Wireless customers as V CAST M....
Complete Press ReleaseWireless companies from around the globe showcase innovative mobile services at BREW 2008 Conference
SAN DIEGO — 03-06-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the successful conclusion of its annual BREW 2008 Conference, held 28–30 May in San Diego. This year's conference highlighted Qualcomm's initiatives aimed at enabling members of the global wireless value chain to offer compelling mobile content via any netwo....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm announces BREW Developer Award winners
SAN DIEGO — 29-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and mobile data solutions, today announced the winners of the 7th annual BREW 2008 Developer Awards, a programme that honours an outstanding array of diverse and innovative BREW® applications from a global collection of the industry's best publishers and developers. This year's contenders repr....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm Government Technologies extends software security with Cryptographic Extension for BREW
SAN DIEGO — 29-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced its Cryptographic Extension for BREW®. The extension provides an advanced cryptographic library to enhance security for wireless applications developed using BREW.
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This extension is the only NIST FIPS 140-2 certified cryptographic module available....Tata Indicom announces plans to deploy first A-GPS location-based service in India
SAN DIEGO — 29-05-2008 — Tata Teleservices, India's fastest-growing telecom service provider, today announced that it will commercially deploy a new location-based service that is the first to use Qualcomm's Assisted GPS (A-GPS) technology in the Indian market. The service leverages Qualcomm's QPoint™ solution and gpsOne® chipset technology, with hosting services from leading wireless communications provider TeleCommunic....
Complete Press ReleaseUniversal Music Group and Qualcomm announce agreement to expand UMG’s direct-to-consumer mobile offering
SAN DIEGO and NEW YORK — 29-05-2008 — Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, and Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that UMG will expand its line-up of direct-to-consumer mobile content and services for music fans by leveraging Qualcomm's BrandXtend™ solution. UMG's mobile offering will be available directly to consumer....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm introduces Plaza, a new end-to-end widget framework that will allow operators to drive use of the mobile Internet
SAN DIEGO — 29-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced Plaza, a platform-agnostic wireless Internet service that provides a common framework for the development and support of widgets that will enable operators to provide their end users with quick and personalised access to the mobile Internet. After the introd....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and Adobe collaborate to empower developer ecosystems with BREW Mobile Platform
SAN DIEGO — 28-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) and Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: ADBE) today announced the BREW® Mobile Platform with integrated Adobe Flash® technology and new platform features. BREW Mobile Platform, which leverages Qualcomm's widely deployed BREW Client software, greatly expands the capabilities for developers and enables them to create rich applications and web content in Adobe Fla....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm introduces next-generation solution for a better Bluetooth experience
SAN DIEGO — 28-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the latest addition to its line of Bluetooth solutions which delivers an enhanced user experience and significant advantages for handset manufacturers. Bluetooth technology provides short-range wireless connectivity between handsets, headsets and other Bluet....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and Kirusa enter into a Short Voice Service licence agreement to enhance Voice SMS experience for mobile users
SAN DIEGO — 28-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and mobile data solutions, and Kirusa, a leading vendor of Voice SMS and developer of mobile value-added services, today announced that the companies have entered into a licence agreement to customise and integrate Qualcomm's Short Voice Service™ (SVS) client technology into Kirusa's Voice SMS....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and Zhenhua sign a CDMA2000 subscriber unit licence agreement
SAN DIEGO — 22-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, and China Zhenhua (Group) Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Zhenhua), today announced they have entered into a subscriber unit licence agreement. Under the terms of the royalty-bearing agreement, Qualcomm has granted Zhenhua a worldwide licence under its patent portfolio....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm pioneers industry-first IMOD colour display
LOS ANGELES — 19-05-2008 —
Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), today at the SID 2008 Conference demonstrated the first reflective Interferometric Modulation (IMOD) colour mirasol™ display, bringing unrivalled capabilities to the industry and into the hands of the mobile end user. This move is another step forward for Qualcomm MEMS Technologies and....Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and CETECOM enter into a MediaFLO Test Services Agreement
SAN DIEGO AND MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA — 19-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, and CETECOM Incorporated (USA), a leading independent wireless technology testing and certification organisation, today announced that the companies have signed a Test Services Agreement which is a key milestone towards establishing CETECOM as the first independent FLO™ cer....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm Wins 40 MHz of L-Band Spectrum in UK Auction
SAN DIEGO and LONDON — 16-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that it has acquired 40 MHz (1452-1492 MHz) of L-Band radio spectrum recently auctioned by UK communications regulator Ofcom, at a cost of GPB 8,334,000. This acquisition will allow Qualcomm, in collaboration with its partners, to bring a variety of innova....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm honours developers and unveils new products and programmes to accelerate content delivery at upcoming BREW 2008 Conference
SAN DIEGO — 15-05-2008 —
Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that three leading global operators will be speaking at the upcoming BREW 2008 Conference, 28-30 May in San Diego. The conference is set to emphasise key wireless trends and innovations and will focus on open mobile content delivery and the availabili....Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm commits funds to support earthquake recovery efforts in China
SAN DIEGO — 14-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that the Company has committed USD 500,000 to support relief and recovery efforts after this week's devastating earthquake in China. The funds will be donated to the Red Cross Society of China.
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“We extend our sympathy and good wishes to those affect....Qualcomm hosts U.S. Secretary of Commerce
SAN DIEGO — 14-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez at its San Diego headquarters yesterday. Secretary Gutierrez discussed economic issues and policies of interest to the technology sector, including patent reform and the need for more H1B visas to enable greater innovation on a global scale. During his visit, Secretary Gutierrez toured MediaFLO USA's network op....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and AsiaTelco enter into a 3G CDMA subscriber unit and modem card licence agreement
SAN DIEGO — 13-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, and AsiaTelco Technologies Holding Company Limited (AsiaTelco), a leading supplier of CDMA terminal products, today announced they have entered into a subscriber unit and modem card licence agreement. Under the terms of the royalty-bearing agreement, Qualcomm has granted As....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm demonstrates MediaFLO and International ISDB-T mobile TV standards on multi-mode handset
SAN DIEGO — 12-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that it has successfully demonstrated the capability to support the MediaFLO™ and International Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting-Terrestrial (International ISDB-T) mobile TV standards on a multi-mode handset. Powered by Qualcomm's Universal Broadcast....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and BorgSolutions announce integration of technologies for advanced fleet management capabilities
SAN DIEGO and AUSTIN, TX — 12-05-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, and BorgSolutions, Inc., a leading business process applications developer, today announced that BorgSolutions' patent-pending fleet management platform AstralTM is now fully integrated with Qualcomm's GlobalTRACS® and GlobalTRACS LiteTM equipment management systems. This....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and Foxlink combine expertise to open dedicated mirasol fabrication plant
SAN DIEGO and TAIPEI, Taiwan — 05-05-2008 — Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), and Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., Ltd., “Foxlink” (TSE: 2392), a leading developer and manufacturer of communications devices, computers and consumer electronics, today announced an agreement to bring a new, dedicated fabrication plant to Lungtan's Science Park in Taoyuan, Taiwan to....
Complete Press ReleaseAT&T Mobile TV premieres Sunday 4 May
SAN ANTONIO — 01-05-2008 — We interrupt your scheduled programming with an important news bulletin: AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and MediaFLO USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), announced today the 4 May availability of the AT&T Mobile TV with FLO™ service. This powerful new mobile television service will provide around-the-clock access to some of today's most popular television ....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and DriveCam sign CDMA telematics module licence agreement
SAN DIEGO — 24-04-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, and DriveCam Inc., a global Driver Risk Management company, today announced that they have entered into a CDMA2000® telematics module licence agreement. Under the terms of the royalty bearing agreement, Qualcomm has granted DriveCam a worldwide licence under its patent port....
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Complete Press ReleaseLive TV debuts on Verizon Wireless mobile phones in San Diego thanks to Qualcomm subsidiary MediaFLO USA
SAN DIEGO and IRVINE, Calif. — 17-04-2008 — Mobile phone users in San Diego can now access live television programming on the go with MediaFLO USA's FLO TV™ service, which launched in San Diego today with Verizon Wireless as V CAST Mobile TV. A subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, MediaFLO USA's FLO TV service lets Verizon Wireless subscribers watch many of their favourite television shows from the convenience of their mobile phones, ....
Complete Press ReleasePlayers from around the globe “Zoom Out” to provide a fresh perspective on wireless at Qualcomm’s annual BREW Conference, 28-30 May in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — 16-04-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced its exciting agenda for the BREW® 2008 Conference, set for 28-30 May at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Themed “Zoom Out,” BREW 2008 will provide attendees with a renewed perspective on mobility by showcasing the innovations and new possibilities th....
Complete Press ReleaseLeading Russian CDMA operator Sky Link launches Qualcomm’s BREW solution in 31 regions of the Russian Federation and countries of the CIS and Eastern Europe
MOSCOW and SAN DIEGO — 15-04-2008 — Sky Link, a leading communications provider and the largest CDMA operator in the Russian Federation, and Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, have signed an agreement to commercially launch BREW® wireless data services in 31 regions of the Russian Federation, as well as in countries of the Commonwealth of Inde....
Complete Press ReleaseMediaFLO Technologies powers in-vehicle mobile TV demo at NAB 2008
LAS VEGAS — 14-04-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today unveiled the first-ever MediaFLO™ technology demonstration broadcast over the air to an in-vehicle entertainment system. The innovative mobile TV demonstration shows the flexibility of the MediaFLO platform as well as the exciting and unique delivery methods it can en....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm acquires assets of Ronda and increases its presence in Spain and Portugal
WAALRE, Netherlands — 14-04-2008 — Qualcomm Enterprise Services Europe BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated and a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, today announced that is has acquired substantially all the assets of Madrid-based Ronda Grupo Consultor, S.L., a leading provider in the development, establishment and operation of fleet management systems (FMS) for....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm and leading conditional Access solution providers collaborate on OpenCA integration with MediaFLO platform
LAS VEGAS — 14-04-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that the Company is working with three leading Conditional Access (CA) providers to integrate their solutions with the open MediaFLO™ mobile broadcast platform. The collaboration with Irdeto, Nagravision and NDS will allow MediaFLO mobile TV service provider....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm wins licences to double its spectrum in 28 key East and West Coast markets to expand award-winning FLO TV service
SAN DIEGO — 03-04-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that it has acquired eight licences in the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's 700 MHz spectrum auction at a total cost of USD 558.1 million. Qualcomm purchased licences in the E block covering the Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia and Sa....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm’s Gobi technology gains market momentum in enabling global mobile broadband for notebooks
LAS VEGAS — 01-04-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that the Company's Gobi™ global mobile Internet solution is gaining broad industry support with more manufacturers, network operators and software suppliers announcing products and services for the growing Gobi community this week. Leading laptop vendors wil....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm announces Gobi solution now certified by T-Mobile International
LAS VEGAS — 01-04-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the Company's Gobi™ global mobile Internet solution has been certified by T-Mobile International. With the certification, notebook computers that feature the Gobi solution to deliver GPS functionality and cellular broadband connectivity on HSPA networks will....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm improves CDMA2000 network capacity to deliver unsurpassed level of spectral efficiency
LAS VEGAS — 01-04-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced new enhancements to CDMA2000® network technology. Operators will now be able to support more than double today's capacity of 35 simultaneous calls in 1.25 MHz of spectrum while delivering the same level of voice quality. The new levels of efficiency not only....
Complete Press ReleaseCiti Cards and Firethorn join forces to deliver advanced mobile solutions for Citi cardmembers
NEW YORK and ATLANTA — 31-03-2008 — Citi Cards and mobile commerce enabler Firethorn Holdings, LLC, a Qualcomm company (Nasdaq: QCOM), today announced a strategic relationship to enable Citi® credit cardmembers to easily and securely access real-time account information anytime, anywhere on their wireless handsets. The new service is expected to be available to Citi credit card customers across the U.S. by the third quarter this....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm demonstrates innovative products and solutions that build excitement and capture the imagination of global consumers at CTIA Wireless 2008
SAN DIEGO — 31-03-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that during CTIA Wireless 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in the Central Exhibit Hall, Booth #1948, the Company will showcase a range of wireless innovations that are transforming and redefining the way people interact with their world. Qualco....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm introduces new service option for operators interested in deploying the BREW solution
SAN DIEGO — 31-03-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that it is offering BREW® managed service, a new solution for operators that want to outsource their data services. With BREW managed service, Qualcomm hosts a single catalogue of BREW applications that operators may offer to their respective subscribers who....
Complete Press ReleaseMediaFLO USA strengthens executive team with appointments of Jonathan Barzilay and Matt Milne as senior vice presidents
SAN DIEGO — 20-03-2008 — MediaFLO USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), today announced two additions to its senior management team: Jonathan Barzilay has joined MediaFLO USA as senior vice president of programming and advertising, and Matt Milne has joined as senior vice president of sales and marketing.
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Jonathan Barzilay brings more than 20 years of industry experienc....Qualcomm Increases Quarterly Dividend and Announces New $2.0 Billion Stock Repurchase Program
SAN DIEGO — 11-03-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 14% increase in the Company's quarterly cash dividend and, effective immediately, a new $2.0 billion stock repurchase program to replace its previous $3.0 billion stock repurchase program, which had $2 million of re....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm acquires Xiam Technologies Limited, leading provider of wireless content discovery and recommendations technology
SAN DIEGO — 11-03-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that it has acquired Xiam Technologies Limited (Xiam), an Ireland-based pioneer of wireless content targeting solutions. Xiam's My Personal Offers System (MPOS) provides targeting and personalisation technology that accelerates discovery and individualises t....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm introduces mobile management service for local service fleets
SAN DIEGO — 10-03-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, today announced the first OmniVisionSM Metro service offering, Service Fleet Manager. This new offering is designed to meet the unique needs of local service-based businesses that are centred in metropolitan areas and have mobile resources, such as plumbing companies, pes....
Complete Press ReleaseMediaFLO USA brings 300+ live college basketball games to mobile phones with FLO TV
SAN DIEGO — 05-03-2008 — MediaFLO USA today announced that it will feature more than 300 live college basketball games this season—including the Men's College Basketball Tournament games—through its FLO TV™ service, giving sports enthusiasts the flexibility to catch all of the action anytime, anywhere from the convenience of their mobile phones.
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Together with its content partners CBS Mobile, ESPN Mobile TV and F....UK High Court Makes Finding of Invalidity in Qualcomm’s 2G Patent Dispute with Nokia
SAN DIEGO — 03-03-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that the United Kingdom (UK) High Court has handed down judgment in a case filed by Qualcomm against Nokia in May 2006. The case involves Nokia's GSM/GPRS/EDGE-only handsets (i.e., GSM/GPRS/EDGE handsets that do not also implement WCDMA) and two of Qualcom....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm introduces Untethered Asset Management service for refrigerated trailers
SAN DIEGO — 03-03-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, today announced the availability of the Untethered Asset Management service for refrigerated trailers (reefers). As part of the OmniVisionSM Transportation suite of services, the reefer service allows customers to remotely monitor load, temperature and health status of re....
Complete Press ReleaseInternational Trade Commission Will Not Review Administrative Law Judge’s Initial Determination In Patent Infringement Complaint Filed by Qualcomm Against Nokia
SAN DIEGO — 27-02-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that the International Trade Commission (ITC) will not review Administrative Law Judge Paul J. Luckern's initial determination (ID) that Nokia's GSM/GPRS/EDGE-only handsets (i.e., GSM/GPRS/EDGE handsets that do not also implement WCDMA) do not infringe thre....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm makes next-generation mobile Internet accessible with new single-chip solution
SAN DIEGO — 11-02-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today introduced a new single-chip solution bringing unprecedented multimedia and broadband capabilities to the mass-market tier. The Qualcomm Single Chip™ (QSC™) QSC6295™, which leverages advanced 45 nanometer CMOS process technology, combines rich multim....
Complete Press ReleaseHP and Qualcomm to deliver options for worldwide Internet access
BARCELONA, Spain — 11-02-2008 — HP and Qualcomm today announced that they are working together to incorporate Qualcomm's Gobi™ global mobile Internet technology in select 2008 HP business notebooks to enable high-speed connectivity on 3G UMTS HSPA / EV-DO networks with a single wireless solution. Gobi technology enhances HP notebook customers' choice of mobile operators and will help increase international roaming....
Complete Press ReleaseFor the first time, CBS Mobile and MediaFLO USA will be streaming the entire season of Big Brother: ‘Til Death Do You Part, giving fans 24/7 access to new housemate activities
LOS ANGELES and SAN DIEGO — 11-02-2008 — Big Brother fans will soon be able to watch 24/7 coverage of the BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART housemates from the convenience of their mobile phones. Following the success of last season's live video coverage out of the Big Brother house, MediaFLO USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), has again teamed up with CBS Mobile to offer a bonus FLO T....
Complete Press ReleaseHisense reveals design of first mobile phone to incorporate mirasol displays
BARCELONA, Spain — 11-02-2008 — Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), and Qingdao Hisense Communication Co., Ltd. (HCC), today announced the design specifications of the much anticipated Hisense C108 mobile phone that will become the industry's first handset with Qualcomm MEMS Technologies' mirasol™ display. The product, which will begin shipping in 2008 to China and....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm showcases international mobile broadcast platform at Mobile World Congress 2008
BARCELONA, Spain — 11-02-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced its venue-wide demonstration of MediaFLO™ technology at Mobile World Congress 2008. For the first time, the Company will showcase its 8 MHz international mobile broadcast platform throughout the Fira de Barcelona on European Channel 50 and will feature....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm launches new family of chips for mobile consumer devices with wireless connectivity, GPS, rich multimedia and broadcast TV
BARCELONA, Spain — 11-02-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today at Mobile World Congress 2008 announced a family of three new industry-leading chipset solutions designed to power the next evolutions of mobile consumer devices. The QST1000™, QST1100™ and QST1105™ are a single platform of solutions with a range of highly integrated ....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm demonstrates mobile broadband, mobile TV and mobile commerce solutions for global consumers at Mobile World Congress 2008
BARCELONA, Spain — 11-02-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that during Mobile World Congress 2008 (Booth B53, Hall 8) in Barcelona, Spain, 11-14 Feb., it will showcase some of the most advanced personal mobile devices and services that are changing the way people live and work. The demonstrations will include broadc....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm, Telefónica España and Huawei Technologies complete UMTS/HSDPA 900 MHz field trial
MADRID, Spain — 11-02-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), Telefónica España and Huawei Technologies today announced the completion of a 3G UMTS and HSDPA field trial using 900 MHz spectrum in Talarrubias, located in the Extremadura region of Spain. The trial results validated that UMTS can co-exist with GSM at 900 MHz. Furthermore, it was proven that the propagation advantage of 900 MHz may be used to extend the sign....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm’s Wireless Reach teams with the GSMA Development Fund
BARCELONA, Spain — 11-02-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced a new programme through its Wireless Reach™ initiative. The GSM Association (GSMA) Development Fund and Wireless Reach will work together to develop three projects using mobile broadband technology for health care and education in Egypt, the Philippines and ....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm announces multiple HSPA+ trials to take place in 2008
SAN DIEGO — 07-02-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that multiple network operators have committed to trialling HSPA+ technology this year. To be conducted with operators including Hutchison 3G, Telecom Italia, Telefonica and Telstra, the Company's HSPA+ trials bring the technology another step closer to comm....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm to ship industry’s first multi-mode LTE chipsets in 2009
SAN DIEGO — 07-02-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced that it has expanded its device chipset roadmap to include Long Term Evolution (LTE). The new family of three multi-mode Mobile Data Modem™ (MDM™) chipsets will deliver significant flexibility to the industry by supporting LTE, as well as other 3....
Complete Press ReleaseMio and Qualcomm announce collaboration to develop connected personal navigation devices
TAIPEI, Taiwan and SAN DIEGO, USA — 30-01-2008 — Mio Technology Corporation, a leading maker of mobile GPS devices, and Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced a collaboration to develop connected personal navigation devices (PNDs). These new connected PNDs will leverage Qualcomm's technology with the QST1100™ chipset to deliver industry-leading....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results
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Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm expands global and customer representation on executive team and aligns services businesses
SAN DIEGO — 16-01-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, today announced several organisational and leadership changes that will add more global representation to Qualcomm's executive leadership team and unify its services-related businesses. Qualcomm will also increase support for its partners and its....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm introduces GlobalTRACS Lite equipment management system
SAN DIEGO — 10-01-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, today announced the commercial availability of its GlobalTRACS® Lite equipment management system. The GlobalTRACS Lite system is a powerful asset management tool that provides actionable, operational and location information with management applications. As the newest....
Complete Press ReleaseNew Year brings hot new shows and longtime favourites to FLO TV
SAN DIEGO — 08-01-2008 — Some of spring's hottest primetime TV shows from CBS, FOX, MTV and NBC will make their mobile debuts on FLO TV™ in January, giving TV entertainment enthusiasts the ability to watch many of their favourite primetime programmes - along with some new ones - from the convenience of their mobile phones.
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The latest FLO TV programming brings consumers convenient access to some of the season's mo....Qualcomm seeks nominations for BREW 2008 Developer Awards and announces open call for speakers
SAN DIEGO — 07-01-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced its nominations for the BREW® 2008 Developer Awards programme and its open call for speakers at the BREW 2008 Conference. BREW 2008 is being held on 28-30 May at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. The conference annually draws more than 2500 wireless i....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm to supply low-power display technology to KTF
LAS VEGAS — 07-01-2008 — Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), today announced that KT Freetel (KTF), one of Korea's largest operators and the country's first WCDMA wireless operator, has selected Qualcomm's MEMS-based mirasol™ display technology for its SHOW WCDMA Monitoring Systems. KTF and Qualcomm will demonstrate the SHOW Monitoring System at the 20....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm’s mirasol displays selected by Foxlink for future portable devices
LAS VEGAS — 07-01-2008 — Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), today at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show announced its relationship with Foxlink Group, a leading developer and manufacturer of communications devices, computers and consumer electronics, to supply mirasol™ displays for two new upcoming product designs — a leading-edge GSM watch an....
Complete Press ReleaseVerizon Wireless launches mobile banking services from leading financial institutions
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and ATLANTA — 03-01-2008 — Verizon Wireless, the USA's leading wireless company with the USA's most reliable wireless voice and data network, and mobile banking and payments enabler Firethorn Holdings, LLC (www.firethornmobile.com), a Qualcomm company (Nasdaq: QCOM), announced today that customers of major financial institutions, including Wachovia, SunTrust, FirstBank and BancorpSouth, now have access to their accounts in ....
Complete Press ReleaseInjunction Against Certain Qualcomm Products for the U.S. Market Provides Some Limited Licenses
SAN DIEGO — 02-01-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, today announced that Federal District Judge James V. Selna has issued an injunction against certain Qualcomm products for the United States market that were found to infringe three Broadcom patents. Qualcomm is reviewing the complex ruling and ....
Complete Press ReleaseQualcomm announces new UMTS products available to customers for the United States market
SAN DIEGO — 02-01-2008 — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the availability of new UMTS (WCDMA) chipsets designed to comply with the latest ruling from a federal judge in Santa Ana, CA. The Company's new products are available to device manufacturing customers for product shipment into the United States. Qualcomm's ....
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