Motorola Expands Relationship with Qualcomm to Include Next Generation UMTS 3G Chipsets

(Business News & Technology News, 28 Jan 2008)

Motorola Inc. is broadening its relationship with Qualcomm Inc., in line with its plans to design Qualcomm chipsets into certain UMTS 3G handsets beginning at the end of 2008 and in 2009. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

"Qualcomm is a valued supplier and I am excited about the UMTS opportunities we are pursuing together,: said Alain Mutricy, Senior Vice President, platform technology, Motorola's Mobile Devices business. "This agreement represents a further step in the execution of our silicon strategy."

Sanjay Jha, COO of Qualcomm and President of Qualcomm CDMA Technologies, commented: "The expansion of our strong relationship with Motorola helps us work more closely together to deliver the products and solutions that meet consumer needs."

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