Apple Strikes Multibillion-Dollar Deal With Broadcom for Components Made in the US

[erek]

Seems like a good sign for US sourced components and industry

“These investments are part of the commitment Apple made in 2021 to invest $430 billion in the U.S. economy over five years. Today, Apple is on pace to meet its target through direct spend with American suppliers, data center investments, capital expenditures in the U.S., and other domestic spend.
Following the introduction of 5G technology to Apple devices in 2020, Apple has helped expand and expedite 5G adoption across the country, driving innovation and job growth among companies that support 5G innovation and infrastructure. 5G coverage and performance also continue to expand around the world, and more users are benefitting from faster connectivity as they upgrade to 5G-capable products.”

Source: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/05/apple-announces-multibillion-dollar-deal-with-broadcom/

 

[mullet]

I like that!!!!

 

[Lakados]

I like that!!!!

Might only apply to the modems in the devices but it is still a good sign.

 

[EmerilLIVE]

Might only apply to the modems in the devices but it is still a good sign.

Apple bought out Intel's smartphone modem business in 2019 and have been working on developing their own 5G modem. Reportedly this years iPhone release is the last that will employ Qualcomm 5G modems, although this is actually as pushback from when Apple wanted to switch to their own in-house 5G modems. It reads like they are sourcing supplemental & complementary chips & parts for their own 5G modems from Broadcom.