Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 modem brings support for 5G Advanced

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 modem brings support for 5G Advanced (for faster speeds and better coverage).

When wireless carriers began rolling out 5G networks they promised faster speeds, reduced congestion, and lower latency. The idea was to build on 4G and enable billions of internet connected devices including phones, computers, cars, and appliances to get online and talk to one another.

But so far it’s honestly pretty hard to see much difference between 4G and 5G in everyday usage… if you happen to be in an area that even has 5G access. That could change in the coming years thanks to the new 5G Advanced (Rel 18) standard, which promises even faster speeds, better coverage, and lower power consumption, among other things. Now Qualcomm has unveiled the first modem designed for 5G Advanced.

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