In the first generation iPhone Apple company smartphones used cellular modems from German company Infineon Technologies AG in 2007. It is believed that Qualcomm is able to provide the best solution and Apple, since the delivery of Qualcomm modems were the only ones for Apple.
Some time ago, rumors began circulating that Intel will again resume the supply of modems for Apple iPhone production. According to recent data, Intel still managed to sign a contract with Apple to supply modems for iPhone 7, which is expected this autumn. The volume of the order relatively modest and only for device for sale in the United States and in a limited number of countries abroad.
Intel modems can be found in the part of AT & T network. Verizon Communications Network will use the iPhone 7 products with modems Qualcomm.
According to analysts, in 2016 and 2017 for the AT & T network can be sold 22 million. 23 million, iPhone. Verizon networks sales volumes, respectively, are expected to reach 21 million. And 22 million Units. Total worldwide sold over two hundred million Apple smartphones annually. It is easy to calculate that, Qualcomm will continue to be a major and a key supplier of modems for Apple devices.