Qualcomm and Gionee sign 3G CDMA subscriber unit and module/modem card license agreement

Qualcomm and Gionee Communications Equipment, a China-based provider of mobile phone solutions, have entered into a 3G subscriber unit and module/modem card (including PCB assemblies) license agreement, according to the companies. Under the terms of the royalty bearing agreement, Qualcomm has granted Gionee a worldwide patent license to develop, manufacture and sell subscriber units and module/modem cards implementing the CDMA2000, WCDMA and TD-SCDMA standards. The royalties payable by Gionee are at Qualcomm's standard worldwide rates.