CEO's Message

Creating platforms for quality communications through technological innovation has been the focus of Qualcomm since our founding in 1985. As the pioneer of code division multiple access (CDMA) digital wireless technology and one of the leading providers of wireless products and services for the third generation (3G) and beyond, our vision through the years has been clear — to look past the immediate horizon and in so doing, anticipate and drive the future capabilities and uses of wireless technologies across the world.

Qualcomm was built on the commitment to improve the communities in which we work and live. Our belief is that building strong shareholder value requires more than making a profit — it requires making a significant commitment to our global community. It is not only the global nature of our business that requires Qualcomm to be a responsible corporate citizen, but our employees are motivated, as individuals, by the fact that their efforts and ideas can change the world for the better.

“Qualcomm was built on the commitment to improve the communities in which we work and live.”

Dr. Paul E. Jacobs
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Qualcomm formalized Wireless Reach in 2006 and it has grown into a global initiative with 64 projects in 27 countries which empower underserved communities through the use of 3G wireless technologies. The objective of this program is to use 3G to strengthen economic and social development with a focus on education, entrepreneurship, health care, the environment and public safety. Wireless Reach achieves this by creating sustainable 3G projects through partnerships with non-governmental organizations, universities, government institutions, development agencies and other private sector companies. I hope you will enjoy reading about how Wireless Reach is helping to connect people all over the world through 3G — providing increased access to voice, Internet, data services and much more.

Dr. Paul E. Jacobs
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer