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What alternatives are there to the current 5G Qualcomm modems?

• GeekyBear 3y ago
  5G is an open standard and patent holders are required to make a binding commitment to license their patents on FRAND (Fair Reasonable and Non Discriminatory) terms to all comers before their patents can become part of that standard. Even low cost Mediatek SOCs have a built in standards compliant 5G implementation. https://www.mediatek.com/technology/5g/5g-modem https://www.mediatek.com/technology/5g/5g-modem
  • hmottestad 3y ago
    Is it any good compared to what Qualcomm has to offer?
    • ksec 3y ago
      It is not bad, but people who got used to Qualcomm will complain about reception. I think most customer cant tell difference between 3 / 3.5Ghz or 8 / 12 GB Memory , but when they have a spot where they used to receive better signal they will complain. So it really depends on what you consider as good.
      • GeekyBear 3y ago
        Which means that Qualcomm has to compete on the merits now and not just on the basis of their patent monopoly.