Qualcomm and China-based Tianyu sign 3G subscriber unit and modem card/module license agreement

Qualcomm and China handset maker Beijing Tianyu Communications Equipment have entered into a subscriber unit and modem card/module license agreement (including PCB assemblies). Under the terms of the royalty bearing agreement, Qualcomm has granted Tianyu a worldwide patent license to develop, manufacture and sell CDMA 2000 and WCDMA subscriber units and modem cards/modules. The royalties payable by Tianyu are at Qualcomm's standard worldwide rates.

This license agreement with Qualcomm will enable Tianyu to develop, manufacture and sell its K-Touch devices with the speed and capabilities of 3G, said Xiuli Rong, general manager of Tianyu.