Reporting segments
Qualcomm at a glance
Historical revenue
IN $BILLIONS
Revenue % by operating segment
For fiscal 2019
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 CDMA, OFDMA 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 telematics and infotainment systems.
About QCTQTL • Qualcomm technology licensing
QTL (Qualcomm Technology Licensing) grants licenses to use portions of our intellectual property portfolio, which includes certain patent rights essential to and/or useful in the manufacture, sale or use of certain wireless products.
About QTLQSI • Qualcomm strategic initiatives
We conduct business primarily through our QCT (Qualcomm CDMA Technologies) semiconductor business and our QTL (Qualcomm Technology Licensing) licensing business. Our QSI (Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives) reportable segment makes strategic investments and includes revenues and related costs associated with development contracts with an equity method investee.
About QSIIndustry landscape
The mobile industry, the largest technology platform in the world, has reshaped the way we connect, compute and communicate with one another.
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
7.9B
Approximate global mobile connections estimated as of September 30, 2018
1.3B
By 2025, global 5G connections are projected to reach 1.3 billion worldwide, representing approximately 15% of total cellular connections.
Research & development
Investing in the spirit of innovation
Our inventions and breakthroughs have transformed the world in a big way. With more than $55.8B invested in research & development since 1985, our inventions have contributed to the formation of advanced cellular technologies.
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ESG
Sustainability is a key component of our future
We prioritize the environmental issues that are most important to our business and key stakeholders, including communities, nonprofit organizations, employees, governments, investors, suppliers and customers.
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Pioneers & inventors
Our team of approximately 35,400 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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