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The Intel XMM modems are a series of 4G LTE, LTE Advanced, LTE Advanced Pro and 5G modems found in many phones, tablets, laptops and wearables (sans 5g-technology) developed by Intel Mobile Communications. [1] Intel Mobile Communications was formed after Intel acquired the Wireless Solutions (WLS) division of Infineon early in 2011 for US$1.4 billion. [2]

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On April 16, 2019, Apple and Qualcomm reached a settlement which included Apple paying an unspecified amount, entering into a six-year patent licensing agreement, and a multi-year agreement for Qualcomm to provide hardware to Apple. [3] Shortly after Intel announced they will exit the 5G smartphone modem business to focus 5G efforts on network infrastructure. [4]

On July 25, 2019, Apple and Intel announced an agreement for Apple to acquire Intel Mobile Communications' smartphone modem business for US$1 billion. [5] Intel will continue to develop modems for non-smartphones such as PCs, Internet of things and autonomous vehicles.

On November 25, 2019, MediaTek and Intel announced a partnership to bring 5G to PCs in 2021. [6] [7]

5G modems

Intel XMM 8160 5G modem

Intel XMM 8060 5G modem

4G modems

Intel XMM 7660 modem

Intel XMM 7560 modem

Intel XMM 7480 modem

Intel XMM 7360 modem

Intel XMM 7260/7262 modem

Intel XMM 7160 modem

Intel XMM 7120M modem

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