Reporting segments
Qualcomm at a glance
Historical Fiscal Revenues
IN $BILLIONS
Revenues % by operating segment
For fiscal 2020
Patents and patent applications
Worldwide
140k+
Reporting segments
QCT • Qualcomm CDMA technologies
QCT (Qualcomm CDMA Technologies) develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software based on 3G/4G/5G and other technologies for use in mobile devices, wireless networks, devices used in the internet of things (IoT), broadband gateway equipment, consumer electronic devices and automotive systems for telematics and infotainment.
About QCTQTL • Qualcomm technology licensing
QTL (Qualcomm Technology Licensing) grants licenses or otherwise provides rights to use portions of our intellectual property portfolio, which includes certain patent rights essential to and/or useful in the manufacture, sale and/or use of certain wireless products.
About QTLQSI • Qualcomm strategic initiatives
QSI (Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives) reportable segment makes strategic investments.
About QSIIndustry landscape
As the largest technology platform in the world, mobile has transformed the way we connect, compute and communicate.
As our technology continuously grows and evolves, we expect to maintain our position as a market leader; especially within the next generation of wireless technology, known as 5G.
Key metrics
6.2B
Approximate 3G/4G global mobile connections estimated as of September 30, 2020
6.5B
By 2024, 3G/4G projected worldwide connections
450M – 550M
Calendar year 2021 5G global smartphone shipments are expected
Research & development
Investing in the spirit of innovation
Our inventions and breakthroughs have transformed the world in a big way. With more than $65B (through Q4 FY20) invested in research & development since 1985, our inventions have contributed to the formation of advanced cellular technologies.
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ESG
Corporate Responsibility and ESG are part of everything we do
At Qualcomm, we are driving sustainable innovation in wireless technology to transform how the world connects, computes, and communicates. We focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues that are most important to our business and our key stakeholders, including investors, suppliers, customers, governments, employees, communities and nonprofit organizations.
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Pioneers & inventors
Our team of approximately 41,000 employees is comprised of engineers, scientists and business strategists. We are from numerous different countries, speak different languages and provide unique perspectives. Together, we focus on a single goal—invent mobile technology breakthroughs.
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