20th Anniversary
Celebrating 20 Years of Enabling the Wireless Industry
“Qualcomm's forward-looking vision and constant encouragement of advanced technology development, have spurred global recognition of San Diego as one of the world's leading centers for wireless innovation.” -- Julia Wilson, CEO, San Diego Telecom CouncilSince its founding in 1985, Qualcomm has been the catalyst for the development and proliferation of wireless technologies worldwide. Under the leadership of Dr. Irwin Mark Jacobs, Qualcomm's vision for the future of mobile technology has become reality. Now, as Dr. Paul Jacobs assumes the role of CEO, Qualcomm is poised to continue its role as an innovator and the leading enabler of the wireless value chain. Throughout its 20-year history, Qualcomm has been committed to supporting the communities in which its employees live. By fostering a community-oriented culture, Qualcomm has consistently been recognized as a good corporate citizen for its philanthropy around the world. This will continue to be the backbone of Qualcomm's culture as we look forward to another 20 years. Qualcomm in the CommunityADDITIONAL RESOURCESQualcomm Celebrates 20 Years of Growth and Community Involvement (Press Release, June 22, 2005) 
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Qualcomm at 20U.S. patents – 1,700 issued, 2,800 pending (as of June 2006) 130+ CDMA licensees; ~60 licensed for WCMDA/TD-SCDMA More than 9,300 full-time and temporary employees |
