InterDigital Joins Indian Standards and Industry Bodies TSDSI and BIF to Support 5G and 6G R&D

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InterDigital (NASDAQ: IDCC) has joined the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDI) and the Broadband India Forum (BIF) to enhance India's wireless and video markets.

With India being one of the fastest-growing wireless markets, InterDigital's expertise in 5G and 6G standards will support network upgrades. Approximately 50% of the Indian population are not 4G subscribers, highlighting significant growth potential.

InterDigital aims to aid in the development of high-definition mobile video and collaborate on policies for mobile wireless broadband deployment.

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• InterDigital's membership in TSDI and BIF enhances its market position in India's growing wireless industry.
• The Indian wireless market shows 14% growth, indicating robust demand and expansion opportunities.
• InterDigital's technical expertise in 5G and 6G will facilitate India's upgrade to modern network infrastructure.

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InterDigital will collaborate with TSDSI and BIF to accelerate the development of India’s wireless and video markets

WILMINGTON, Del., April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, today announced it has become a member of two Indian standards and industry bodies—Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDI) and Broadband India Forum (BIF). India is one of the fastest growing wireless markets, and InterDigital’s membership to these associations will support the region’s wireless evolution, with ongoing research and development across video, 5G and 6G technology.

India has become one of the fastest growing wireless market in the world, with growth topping 14% some quarters. Not only does it have high data usage rates thanks to vast video consumption on mobile, but according to local operators’ latest quarterly results, only approximately 50% of the population are 4G data subscribers. With huge subscriber and usage growth on the horizon, India’s existing 2G and 4G LTE networks will not meet the demand. The upgrade to 5G networks is expected to take place in 2022, and building network infrastructure that can support huge subscriber growth, along with high data consumption, is key.

InterDigital has joined TSDI to support the development of India’s wireless and video markets. As a key contributor to 5G and 6G standards, InterDigital’s technical expertise will support the region’s upgrades to 5G and beyond. In addition, InterDigital’s innovations in compression technology and expertise in broadcast video will allow the company to collaborate with local providers and aid India’s migration to High-Definition mobile video.

InterDigital’s membership to BIF will allow the company to collaborate with global and Indian ecosystem players on the deployment of mobile wireless broadband, including policies that enable future growth.

“India is one of the world’s most exciting wireless markets. With much of the region operating on 4G technology, it is a huge undertaking to upgrade to 5G networks, especially considering the high data volumes of subscribers. But we’re only just scratching the surface—around half of the population are not 4G data subscribers, which means having network infrastructure that can manage this staggering growth trajectory is crucial,” said William J. Merritt, President & CEO, InterDigital. “Our technical expertise in wireless and video is perfectly aligned to help India in its ambitions to overhaul its networks and upgrade to the latest technology, especially as InterDigital continues to lead and support research and development in 6G.”

TSDI is a standards development organization for telecoms and ICT services in India. Established in 2014, TSDI is dedicated to enhancing communications in India by improving peak data rates. Its work over the coming years will be exploring cost-effective 5G deployments and cloud interoperability technologies, along with the future standardization of 6G.

BIF, established in 2015, is an independent policy forum and think-tank that works for the development and enhancement of India’s broadband ecosystem. Its current members include internet service providers, OEMs and technology players such as Apple, Google, Qualcomm, and AT&T. Its focus is on licensing and the development of technologies such as 5G, satellite communications, networks and spectrum.

About InterDigital^®
InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry’s most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks, better video delivery, and richer multimedia experiences years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world’s leading technology companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P MidCap 400^® index.

InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.

InterDigital Contact:
Roya Stephens
Email: roya.stephens@interdigital.com
+1 (202) 349-1714

FAQ

What is InterDigital's role in the Indian wireless market as of April 2021?

InterDigital joined TSDI and BIF to support India's wireless and video market development, focusing on 5G and 6G.

How is InterDigital contributing to India's transition to 5G?

InterDigital is leveraging its expertise in wireless technology to assist with 5G network upgrades and the deployment of high-definition mobile video.

What is the current state of the Indian wireless market?

India's wireless market is rapidly growing, with approximately 50% of the population yet to subscribe to 4G services.

Why is InterDigital's involvement in TSDI significant?

As a member of TSDI, InterDigital can influence the standards for 5G deployment and future 6G development in India.

What are the expected outcomes of InterDigital joining BIF?

Joining BIF allows InterDigital to collaborate on policies and technologies that foster growth in India’s broadband ecosystem.