SAN DIEGO — February 8, 2018 — Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), today announced that its Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM X50 5G modem has been selected for use in live, over-the-air mobile 5G NR trials with multiple global wireless network operators in both the sub-6 GHz and millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum bands. AT&T, British Telecom, China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, Deutsche Telekom, KDDI, KT Corporation, LG Uplus, NTT DOCOMO, Orange, Singtel, SK Telecom, Sprint, Telstra, TIM, Verizon and Vodafone Group will conduct the trials, which will be based on the 3GPP Release 15 5G NR standard. The mobile 5G NR trials will utilize Qualcomm Technologies’ 5G mobile test platform and smartphone reference design, which incorporate the Snapdragon X50 chipset and optimize 5G technology within the power and form factor constraints of a smartphone while maintaining interoperability and coexistence with 4G LTE. The planned trials underscore the readiness of Qualcomm Technologies’ mobile 5G NR solution

in a smartphone form factor and aim to commercialize standard-compliant 5G NR products and services over the coming year.

Qualcomm Technologies continues to be a leader in the mobile industry with its 5G mobile chipset products and 5G ecosystem collaborations. To illustrate this, planned demonstrations at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona will showcase the Snapdragon X50 5G modem achieving download speeds of several gigabits per second and highlight new use cases and enhanced user experiences that 5G technology will enable. In addition, Qualcomm Technologies will demonstrate 5G NR interoperability, based on the 5G NR standard, with multiple infrastructure vendors utilizing our cutting-edge prototype systems. This steady progress will culminate in live 5G NR trials with leading operators in 2018/early 2019, leading to commercial 5G NR network deployments and multimode smartphone launches anticipated in 2019.

“2018 will be a big year for Qualcomm Technologies and the mobile industry overall as we work to execute on the agreed upon 5G NR specification,” said Cristiano Amon, president, Qualcomm Incorporated. “These trials demonstrate how we are working with global operators to fuel growth and innovation in the mobile industry and make 5G a reality by supporting a large number of expected commercial launches in 2019. With our proven success in 3G, 4G LTE and RF front- end leadership, Qualcomm Technologies is ideally positioned to deliver the multi-gigabit, multimode products required for the global rollout of 5G.”

Operator trials will start in 2018 and will utilize spectrum in the sub-6 GHz and millimeter wave (mmWave) bands, which is critical for achieving ubiquitous coverage and enhanced network

capacity. Furthermore, in order to meet the first half of 2019 timeframe, the use of Snapdragon X50 5G modem during these mobile 5G NR trials is expected to prepare operators for the commercial network rollout of 5G, equip OEMs to deliver 5G smartphones and allow for testing and development across a wide range of use cases and deployment scenarios.

Global operators shared the following thoughts on the upcoming trials:

AT&T

“Learnings from these standard-compliant trials will help drive forward our plans to start launching commercial mobile 5G services later this year," said Igal Elbaz, senior vice president Wireless Network Architecture and Design, AT&T. “We are happy to participate in trials like these resulting from the global push to accelerate 3GPP standards.”

British Telecom

Howard Watson, Chief Technology and Information Officer for BT Group said: “We’re delighted to be working with Qualcomm Technologies to trial and validate this first generation of 5G mobile as we move into an exciting new phase of technology development for 5G. This is a key step in the commercialization of 5G and a significant R&D milestone underpinned by Qualcomm Technologies’ continued investment in innovative technologies.”

China Telecom

“China Telecom has been working closely with global leading mobile device and chipset companies to further advance the development of a mature 5G industry. We have been actively

managing our 5G market rollout, launching 5G pilot programs in six cities in 2017. China Telecom will cooperate with verticals and innovative enterprises to conduct research and trials of 5G technology and industry applications. We are delighted to continue our close collaboration with partners including Qualcomm Technologies, and contributing to the commercialization of 5G.”

China Mobile

“China Mobile will launch a mobile 5G large-scale trial in the second half of 2018 to achieve the end-to-end product capability for commercial network deployments, and to demonstrate a number of 5G cross-industry services in the year of 2019 to build comprehensive vertical business solutions. China Mobile is happy to adopt a chipset supporting Standalone (SA) and Non-standalone (NSA) 5G NR from Qualcomm Technologies in the mobile 5G large-scale trial. To fulfill the vision "4G Changes the Lifestyle, 5G Reshapes the Society", China Mobile is willing to collaborate with global partners including Qualcomm Technologies to provide high- performance 5G commercial systems supporting various services that continuously promote the development of the 5G industry and market.”

China Unicom

“China Unicom and Qualcomm Technologies share a long history in CDMA, 3G and 4G. In the upcoming mobile 5G NR trials, we look forward to working closely with Qualcomm Technologies to conduct trials based on the 3GPP Release 15 5G NR standard with the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem chipset, laying a solid foundation for China Unicom’s 5G commercialization.”

Deutsche Telekom

Arash Ashouriha, Senior Vice President Technology Innovation, Deutsche Telekom said: “Deutsche Telekom is a committed partner in industry collaboration activities that advance the development of a mature and robust 5G ecosystem. We look forward now to conducting 5G New Radio standard-compliant field trials with Qualcomm Technologies from 2018 that will pave the way to early 5G commercialization, and ensure that we bring the full benefits of 5G services to our customers.”

KDDI

Yoshiaki Uchida, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Technology Sector, Member of the Board, KDDI Corporation said, "We are happy to work on mobile 5G NR trials in cooperation with Qualcomm Technologies using their Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem family. We will continue our joint efforts with Qualcomm Technologies to explore the potential of 5G NR technologies through field trials."

KT Corporation

Mr. Seo, Chang-Seok, EVP and Head of Network Strategy Unit said “Qualcomm Technologies and KT continue to work together in driving innovation and success stories in the mobile communications business. KT believes that cutting-edge 5G technologies achieved by Qualcomm Technologies will be an essential part of the 5G era. KT expects the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem chipset to be instrumental to the commercial launch of 5G NR networks and mobile devices.”

LG Uplus

Mr. Choi, Joosik, EVP & Head of 5G Strategy Planning said, “We are delighted to partner with Qualcomm Technologies on 5G technology, as we have been in close collaboration on all cellular technologies including CDMA, EV-DO and most recently 4G LTE in Korea. Our goal with Qualcomm Technologies for the over-the-air mobile 5G NR trials is to prepare for the successful deployment and commercialization of 5G in 2019.”

NTT DOCOMO

Dr. Hiroshi Nakamura, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, NTT DOCOMO said: “With the completion of the first release of the 5G NR specification, NTT DOCOMO is excited to work with Qualcomm Technologies on Mobile 5G NR trials in 2018 as these are crucial to making 5G NR a commercial reality and to creating 5G services with our vertical industry partners. As a world-leading operator, NTT DOCOMO remains at the forefront of delivering enhanced mobile broadband for consumers in Japan and we are committed to launching 5G services by 2020.”

Orange

“Orange is happy to cooperate with Qualcomm Technologies on our journey towards 5G and as it is essential that the operational roll-out is supported by a large and open ecosystem. As a sponsor of the NGMN Trial and Testing Initiative, Orange supports key industry collaboration towards 3GPP standard-compliant trials, and we are committed to deploying 5G as we believe

that the multi-service connectivity it will provide in the future has vast potential to cover a large variety of use cases and applications,” says Arnaud Vamparys, SVP Radio Networks at Orange.

Singtel

Mr. Mark Chong, Group Chief Technology Officer, Singtel, said: “Singtel Group will trial 5G NR in 2018, which marks a significant milestone in our journey to 5G. We will work with chipset manufacturers like Qualcomm Technologies to test 5G enhanced mobile broadband capability to deliver superior video streaming and other high bandwidth applications.”

SK Telecom, Co. Ltd.

"We are pleased to work closely with Qualcomm Technologies, which is leading the path to 5G with their Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem family," said Park Jin-hyo, EVP and Head of ICT R&D Center. "With our years of collaboration, we look forward to continuing our close relationship to realize successful 5G NR trials in 2018, 5G commercialization and expansion of 5G ecosystem in 2019."

Sprint

“Sprint is excited to help usher in the next generation of wireless networks that will drive new levels of innovation and progress around the world,” said Dr. John Saw, Sprint CTO. “We're making great progress working with Qualcomm Technologies, device manufacturers, and our RAN suppliers to launch the first truly mobile 5G network in the United States by the first half of 2019.”

Telstra

“We are pleased to be working with Qualcomm Technologies as part of building a global ecosystem that will accelerate the development of the next generation of mobile technologies,” said Channa Seneviratne, Telstra’s Executive Director Network & Infrastructure Engineering. “At Telstra, we believe 5G has the potential to not just deliver more capacity and faster mobile speeds, but unleash a host of new opportunities – everything from smart cities, to driverless cars, to augmented reality. We are investing in our network and a series of 5G trials in 2018 to ensure Australia remains at the forefront of 5G mobile technology.”

TIM

“2018 will be a turning point for 5G where we are moving from lab trials to field trials and we are excited to be working with Qualcomm Technologies as a trusted and independent partner and to leverage their 5G R&D investment to make 5G a commercial reality” said Giovanni Ferigo, Chief Technology Officer, TIM. “These activities will give us the opportunity to test the real capabilities of 5G beyond the initial promises and this would not be possible without the support of key players such as Qualcomm Technologies and the availability of products like the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem family. We are actively engaging vertical players in order to test a diversified scenario of use cases which will give us the opportunity to test in the field the technical features of 5G as well as starting to develop the 5G market."

Vodafone Group

“We are pleased to be working with Qualcomm Technologies using mobile devices powered by the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem family that align with global 5G NR standards, enabling

validation of the performance of 5G Networks as we prepare for commercial readiness” said Luke Ibbetson, Head of Vodafone Group R&D.

Verizon

"From our position at the forefront of 5G deployment in the U.S., Verizon is driving the development of new technologies and customer experiences in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies," said Ed Chan, senior vice president and chief technology architect, Corporate Network & Technology, for Verizon. "Together, we're building the foundation of tomorrow's fixed and mobile 5G NR wireless networks for our loyal customers."

The first commercial launches of 5G smartphones and networks featuring Snapdragon X50 5G NR modems are expected to be available in 2019. For more information, visit www.qualcomm.com.

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm invents breakthrough technologies that transform how the world connects and communicates. When we connected the phone to the Internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our inventions are the foundation for life-changing products, experiences, and
industries. As we lead the world to 5G, we envision this next big change in cellular technology spurring a new era of intelligent, connected devices and enabling new opportunities in connected cars, remote delivery of health care services, and the IoT — including smart cities, smart homes,

and wearables. Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, all of our engineering, research and development functions, and all of our products and services businesses, including, the QCT semiconductor business. For more information, visit Qualcomm’s website, OnQ

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SAN DIEGO — February 8, 2018 — Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), today announced that its Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM X50 5G NR modem family has been selected by a number of global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for standard-compliant 5G NR mobile device product launches starting in 2019. Those working with Qualcomm Technologies include OEMs such as Asus, Fujitsu Limited, Fujitsu Connected Technologies Limited, HMD Global – the home of Nokia phones, HTC, Inseego/Novatel Wireless, LG, NetComm Wireless, NETGEAR, OPPO, Sharp Corporation, Sierra Wireless, Sony Mobile, Telit, vivo, Wingtech, WNC, Xiaomi and ZTE. These OEMs are working to commercialize 5G mobile devices for the sub-6 GHz and millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum bands starting in 2019 based on the first commercially announced 5G modem solution, the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem family.

“Qualcomm Technologies is deeply committed to helping our customers deliver next-generation 5G mobile experiences to consumers, which requires enhanced mobile broadband 5G NR connectivity enabled by 5G NR networks, mobile devices and the Snapdragon X50 5G modem,” said Alex Katouzian, senior vice president and general manager, mobile, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “As evidenced by our work with these distinguished OEMs from around the globe and as we demonstrated in 3G and 4G LTE, Qualcomm Technologies is utilizing our deep expertise and technology leadership to support the successful launch of 5G NR, driving innovation in the mobile ecosystem.”

Qualcomm Technologies continues to be a mobile industry leader with its 5G mobile chipset products and 5G ecosystem collaborations in support of aiming to deliver commercial 5G NR mobile devices in 2019. The arrival of 5G will expand mobile into new spectrum bands and all spectrum types, allowing for enhanced mobile broadband and increasing the overall average download speeds for virtually all smartphone users. 5G NR technologies will allow for multi- gigabit per second data rates at significantly lower latency than today’s network, amongst other capabilities. These technologies will be critical to meeting the increasing connectivity requirements for emerging consumer mobile broadband experiences such as virtual reality, augmented reality and fiber-like cloud connectivity, as well as enabling new high-reliability, low-latency services. Furthermore, for the Always Connected PC, significantly lower latency will allow for an instant link to the cloud for applications requiring real-time interactivity, such as interactive gaming, real-time audio translation, real-time text translation and real-time collaborative editing.

5G use cases include enhanced mobile broadband to smartphones; Always Connected PCs; head- mounted displays (HMD) for virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR); and Mobile Broadband, all of which require constant and consistent cloud connectivity. Expanding on each of these areas:

• 5G-enabled smartphones: With 5G, consumers will almost never again need to log on to public Wi-Fi. They will also enjoy faster browsing, faster downloads, better quality video calls, UHD and 360-degree video streaming and instant cloud access than currently available.

• Always Connected PCs: With the advent of 5G networks, “Always Connected” PCs will be able to utilize super high speed, low latency connectivity for the next level of cloud services, as well as high-quality video conferencing, interactive gaming and increased productivity due to the flexibility to work anywhere.

• HMDs: 5G enhanced mobile broadband will further elevate virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR) experiences with its increased capacity at lower cost and ultra-low latency – down to 1 millisecond.

• Mobile Broadband: Fiber speeds and massive capacity to support insatiable consumer demand for unlimited data, as well as superior mobile and home broadband internet access.

Global OEMs shared the following thoughts on 5G applications and user experiences:

Asus:

ASUS Corporate Vice President Eric Chen said, “ASUS is proud of our strong relationship with Qualcomm Technologies and creating the best mobile and Always Connected PC experiences for our users. We look forward to the new era of 5G networks and working with Qualcomm Technologies to unleash the new benefits of 5G including greater connectivity, better performance, faster download speeds and significantly lower latency for cloud services.”

HMD Global – the home of Nokia phones:

Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global said, “Nokia phones have always been at the forefront of innovation when it comes to mobility. 5G will be the catalyst for the introduction of innovative data devices and services in the coming years. It will completely change the kind of experiences consumers would expect from their devices. As we look to this connected future, we look forward to our close relationship with Qualcomm Technologies in delivering richer smartphone experiences to our consumers. We also see a great opportunity evolving in the personal mobile device ecosystem to offer an even more immersive experience.”

HTC:

"HTC and Qualcomm Technologies share a long history of innovation together, including the first 4G smartphone ever released, and we're excited to continue this close relationship with 5G and beyond," said Adrian Tung, senior vice president, HTC. "5G will enable not just the mobile experiences of tomorrow, but also the conversion of mobility with VR, AR, and many other immersive technologies. Together, HTC and Qualcomm Technologies will be at the vanguard of this multisensory future."

Inseego/Novatel Wireless:

“Novatel Wireless (a subsidiary of Inseego) has been at the forefront of commercializing multiple generations of cellular technologies with leading wireless carriers around the world,” said Dan Mondor, CEO of Inseego Corp. “We are excited to collaborate with Qualcomm Technologies to bring 5G NR solutions to the market. We believe 5G technology will fundamentally change the economics of broadband data and introduce many new business models for our customers.”

LG:

“To deliver a better mobile experience to consumers requires constant innovation and a commitment to bringing a new generation of cellular and mobile technology to handheld devices,” said Dr. Kim In-Kyung, senior vice president and head of network technology for LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “As evidenced by our track records of 4G LTE technology leadership and work with global partners such as Qualcomm Technologies, LG offers deep expertise and leadership in wireless technology which will enable us to successfully launch 5G NR smartphones, taking the consumer mobile experience to another level.”

NetComm Wireless:

“eMBB (Enhanced Mobile Broadband) is likely to be one of the early use cases for 5G and is a natural evolution of NetComm Wireless’ Fixed Wireless strategy, leveraging our expertise in high data rate broadband services,” said Steve Collins, CTO, NetComm Wireless. “The Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem platform will enable NetComm Wireless to support early market adopters seeking to implement a 5G Fixed Wireless solution, an attractive solution for

Telecommunications Operators looking to replace or augment traditional “fixed line” technologies such as copper or coaxial. Telecommunications Operators looking to move early on 5G are already consulting with NetComm Wireless on how to utilize their spectrum assets and infrastructure upgrades to put in place their 5G Fixed Wireless eMBB strategy.”

OPPO:

“OPPO has started our investment into 5G research and development three years ago, and we’re now cooperating with Qualcomm Technologies to usher in a new era of smart devices,” said Andy Wu, vice president, OPPO. “OPPO will utilize the latest technologies, including the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem chipset in the future, to build smartphones with faster connectivity, superior photo quality, better power-saving performance and more fashionable designs for global consumers.”

Sierra Wireless:

“5G brings impressive new capabilities, 10 times more radio spectrum and, for the first time, the new wireless generation offers true co-existence with the previous one – 4G LTE, LTE-M and NB-IoT,” said Philippe Guillemette, CTO, Sierra Wireless. “With this added capacity and seamless migration path, there has never been a better time for our networking, PC OEM, automotive and IoT customers alike to deploy new applications. Sierra Wireless’ contribution to defining the 5G standards, our long-standing relationship with Qualcomm Technologies and our 24-year history of wireless leadership ensures our customers can continue to innovate.”

Sony Mobile:

“Sony Mobile has been continuously evolving mobile communication and entertainment on our Xperia products,” said Izumi Kawanishi, Director, EVP, Product Business Group, Sony Mobile Communications Inc. “The state of the art 5G technology brings not only an ultra-fast, responsive communication experience, but also a vastly enriched entertainment experience with content to our Xperia product range. We aim to deliver these new experiences to our customers in the coming years.”

Telit:

“As we approach the start of 5G global rollout, the importance of timeliness, quality, richness, flexibility and reliability of the base technology we select for our IoT modules grows exponentially,” said Yossi Moscovitz, President Products & Solutions, Telit. “Telit has trusted Qualcomm Technologies for many of its market shaping products for more than a decade. Now, as Telit announces the world’s first 1Gbps LTE product – developed on Qualcomm Technologies platform, we are delighted to continue leveraging this solid relationship, leading the IoT market into the much anticipated 5G era.”

vivo:

“In the 5G area, Qualcomm Technologies has always been leading the global technology development. vivo has embarked on studying 5G and potential new technologies for the next generation of smartphones since two years ago,” said Jesse Shi, senior vice president, vivo. “vivo is honored to be one of the first to utilize the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem chipset to optimize

our mobile devices, in an attempt to commercialize amazing 5G smartphones for global consumers in 2019.”

Wingtech:

“5G will lead to a new ecosystem, and has a significant impact on the whole industry chain,” said Xuezheng Zhang, chairman, Wingtech. “On the path towards 5G, Wingtech is now collaborating with ecosystem partners including Qualcomm Technologies, to support innovative use cases and cutting-edge devices all around the world.”

WNC:

“As an early adopter of 5G technologies, WNC is excited to apply our expertise in mmWave and 4G as a foundation to develop this X50 modem into 5G NR CPE products that are always connected and perform at high speeds and low latency,” said Jeffrey Gau, CEO of WNC. “We foresee great successes collaborating with our partners and will contribute as a platform solution provider to accelerate 5G market development.”

Xiaomi:

“Every time Qualcomm Technologies introduces a cutting-edge technology, we promptly collaborate with them to unveil related products such as smartphones and smart homes in China as well as around the globe, which have been praised by many of our consumers,” said Bin Lin, co-founder and president, Xiaomi. “In the future, 5G will bring broader opportunities for the whole Xiaomi smart industry chain, and we will collaborate with Qualcomm Technologies to lead a new era of Internet of Things and in-depth human-machine interaction.”

ZTE:

“With the new network architecture, 5G will provide at least ten-times peak data rate of 4G networks, with milliseconds of latency and hundreds of billions of device connectivity capability,” said Lixin Cheng, CEO, ZTE Mobile Devices. “It will certainly start a new era of smart connectivity and ZTE has a deep understanding of the end-to-end 5G system. It’s no doubt that the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem chipset shows Qualcomm Technologies’ leadership in 5G and expertise in mobile connectivity technology, while ZTE is committed to being a leading supplier of 5G commercial devices and solutions, and will deliver 5G devices with global top- tier operators as early as possible.”

The first commercial launches of 5G mobile devices featuring the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem family are expected to launch starting in 2019. For more information, visit www.qualcomm.com.

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm invents breakthrough technologies that transform how the world connects and communicates. When we connected the phone to the Internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our inventions
are the foundation for life-changing products, experiences, and industries. As we lead the world to 5G, we envision this next big change in cellular technology spurring a new era of intelligent, connected devices and enabling new opportunities in connected cars, remote delivery of health care services, and the IoT — including smart cities, smart homes, and wearables. Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary

of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, all of our engineering, research and development functions, and all of our products and services businesses, including, the QCT semiconductor business. For more information, visit Qualcomm’s website, OnQ
blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.