Mr. Cristiano Amon

President

Qualcomm

Mr. Cristiano Amon, the President of Qualcomm makes a speech themed with Expanding the reach of 5G is about to come. 5G commercialization is truly accelerating across the globe, from the number of Smartphone shipments, Qualcomm is projecting 750 million in 2022. Spectrum is really critical to unlock true 5G performance. Millimeter wave is where you’re really going to achieve the full potential of 5G. There are over 120 operators currently investing in bringing millimeter wave to their 5G deployments. Meanwhile, Mr. Amon said, the networks are only half the story, we have to talk about the devices. Except the Smartphones, Qualcomm has now CPEs, customer premise equipment for fixed broadband, modules for industrial applications, mobile hotspots, tabletseven PCs,that will keep going to other industries. Over the next year, 5G will power connected cars, multiple Internet of Things devicesmuch more. Qualcomm is driving expansion of 5G with GTIindustry partners to ensure that this technology is accessible to everyone.