MediaTek’s T700 5G modem, which will be used to bring 5G connectivity to Intel-powered PCs, has completed 5G standalone (SA) calls in real world test scenarios. Intel has also progressed on system integration, validation and developing platform optimisations and is said to be readying co-engineering support for its OEM partners.
“Our partnership with Intel is a natural extension of our growing 5G mobile business, and is an incredible market opportunity for MediaTek to move into the PC market,” said MediaTek President Joe Chen. “With Intel’s deep expertise in the PC space and our ground-breaking 5G modem technology, we will redefine the laptop experience and bring consumers the best 5G experiences.”
“A successful partnership is measured by execution, and we’re excited to see the rapid progress we are making with MediaTek on our 5G modem solution with customer sampling starting later this quarter. Building on our 4G/LTE leadership in PCs, 5G is poised to further transform the way we connect, compute and communicate. Intel is committed to enhancing those capabilities on the world’s best PCs,” said Chris Walker, Intel corporate vice president and general manager of Mobile Client Platforms.
The MediaTek T700 modem supports non-standalone and standalone Sub-6 5G network architectures to deliver faster speeds and more reliable connectivity so that consumers will be able to browse, stream and game at ultra-fast 5G speeds. MediaTek’s modem is also highly power efficient and is able to extend the battery life of laptops.
MediaTek is rolling out its advanced 5G technology across the PC, mobile, home, auto and IoT segments to make super-fast connectivity more broadly available.
The first laptops enabled by the MediaTek and Intel 5G modem solution are expected in early 2021.
