QUALCOMM developed the world's first commercially available, fully integrated WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access, also known as UMTS), chipset solutions and now offers complete solutions to support high-speed UMTS/WCDMA networks worldwide. With powerful, multimode data-enabled chipsets, QUALCOMM continues to enhance and improve wireless products that enable GSM and GPRS operators to seamlessly transition to 3G — making the most of existing network investments and reducing start-up costs.

WCDMA/UMTS User Benefits

• Single-source solution - QUALCOMM's UMTS/WCDMA chipset solutions include the Launchpad™ suite of applications and software, a solution widely adopted by many manufacturers worldwide for WCDMA-based systems. Launchpad™ encompasses advanced multimedia, connectivity, user interface, storage and Assisted GPS solutions.
• Proven WCDMA track record - Because the QUALCOMM UMTS/WCDMA solution is built on established CDMA experience — enabling fully-tested, completely integrated technology, which is supported by QUALCOMM's expert team of engineers from design to deployment — we help minimize development costs and optimize the performance of product offerings as operators move toward UMTS/WCDMA  3G networks.
• Profitable data services - QUALCOMM's UMTS/WCDMA chipset solutions eliminate the need for separate multimedia companion processors and memory subsystems, thereby reducing costs, while enabling smaller devices.