Qualcomm and Semp Toshiba Sign 3G/4G License Agreement

Qualcomm Incorporated(NASDAQ: QCOM) and Semp Toshiba, one of the largest electro electronicsmanufacturers in Brazil, today announced that they have entered into a 3G and4G license agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Qualcomm has grantedSemp Toshiba a royalty-bearing patent license to develop, manufacture and sell3G WCDMA and TD-SCDMA, and 4G OFDMA (e.g., LTE) subscriber units. Theroyalties payable by Semp Toshiba are at Qualcomm's standard worldwide rates."Qualcomm is pleased to license Semp Toshiba to make and sell 3G and 4Gsubscriber units, which will help the wireless ecosystem in Brazil continue togrow," said Eric Reifschneider, senior vice president and general manager ofQualcomm Technology Licensing. "Expanding its line of offerings to 3G and 4Gdevices continues Semp Toshiba's history of innovation.  The growing number of3G and 4G devices in Brazil will strengthen Brazil's position in the globaleconomy and transform the way people connect to the world and each other.""Semp Toshiba brings technology and innovation to millions of consumers thatinteract on a daily basis with its extensive product line, including desktops,notebooks, mobile phones and tablets. The smartphones launched reinforce thisbroad product line to meet our clients' demands to stay connected," saidEduardo Toni, marketing director for Semp Toshiba.