Reporting segments
Qualcomm at a glance
Historical revenues
IN $BILLIONS
Revenues % 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 (primarily smartphones), tablets, laptops, data modules, handheld wireless computers and gaming devices, access points and routers, broadband gateway equipment, data cards and infrastructure equipment, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and applications, other consumer electronics and automotive telematics and infotainment systems.
About QCTQTL • Qualcomm technology licensing
QTL (Qualcomm Technology Licensing) grants licenses or otherwise provides rights to use portions of our intellectual property portfolio, which, among other rights, 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
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
6.0B
Approximate 3G/4G global mobile connections estimated as of September 30, 2019
2.8B
By 2025, 5G connections are projected to reach worldwide.
Research & development
Investing in the spirit of innovation
Our inventions and breakthroughs have transformed the world in a big way. With more than $61.4B (through Q1 FY20) 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 37,000 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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