The 5G FRMCS modem will support specific 5G frequency bands for railway communication. Credit: Kontron. Kontron has entered into a partnership with Qualcomm Technologies to develop a 5G FRMCS (Future ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anshel Sag is an industry analyst covering XR, 5G, mobile and PCs. T-Mobile sent me the Linkport IK511 5G modem when the company ...

Each spring, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is the place where the entire mobile ecosystem shows off the best of what it has to offer for the year. Following Apple’s announcement of its C1 modem ...

At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, MediaTek has introduced the M90 5G Advanced cellular modem solution with AI that meets 3GPP Release 17 and the upcoming Release 18 specifications. Claiming ...

From MWC 2025, — Qualcomm X85 extends 5G advanced leadership and differentiation for premium Android smartphones, as well as PCs, fixed wireless access and IoT. The Qualcomm X85 is designed to deliver ...

Qualcomm announced the modem that we will likely see in next-gen Snapdragon flagship SoCs. The new Qualcomm X85 5G platform is the eighth generation of 5G modems from the company. It is also the ...

The new iPhone 16e is equipped with Apple's custom-designed C1 modem for 5G and LTE connectivity, whereas all other current iPhone models rely on Qualcomm modems. While the average customer is ...

TL;DR: Apple's iPhone 16e features its first in-house C1 modem, while the C2 is in testing. The C3 modem is set for a 2027 release, coinciding with the end of Apple's Qualcomm licensing agreement.

MediaTek’s new 5G modem promises faster speeds, smarter connectivity, and satellite support for off-grid coverage. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile writers. That means I check out phones, hotspots, and ...

Little is known about Apple's C1 chip. The company hasn't revealed much about its new 5G modem for iPhone 16e, but it seems logical to assume it might end up in more new iPhone models this year.

It’s safe to say that Apple has high hopes for the iPhone 16e’s custom 5G modem. As many of you know, Apple announced the iPhone 16e yesterday, which is basically the iPhone SE 4, but with a different ...