Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global semiconductor and wireless technology company that designs and licenses mobile and connectivity chipsets and related intellectual property for smartphones, IoT devices, automotive systems, and networking equipment. It generates revenue primarily through the sale of integrated circuits (notably its Snapdragon platforms) and through licensing its portfolio of wireless patents to device manufacturers and other technology companies. Qualcomm serves handset OEMs, automotive manufacturers, industrial and IoT device makers, and network infrastructure providers worldwide.
- IoT & Edge Platforms
- Cloud Infrastructure & Hosting
- Revenue
- $36.6B
- Employees
- 51,000
- Founded
- 1985
- Headquarters
- San Diego, United States of America
What 31 Arbolus experts think of Qualcomm
NPS scores show a broad range with most experts rating Qualcomm positively (NPS 7–10), but with a minority expressing significant dissatisfaction (NPS 1–6), especially related to cost and licensing models. Renewal intent is generally positive, though a notable portion of high spenders and influencers express uncertainty. Implementation stage breakdown shows roughly half of customers are in a mature usage phase (>1 year), while the rest are piloting or under a year, indicating mixed stickiness. Core expert feedback highlights Qualcomm’s robust technology and ecosystem as major positives, with cost pressures and competitive threats from MediaTek and in-house silicon as growing concerns.Overall Customer Sentiment: Positive
Who reviewed Qualcomm
- C-Suite 64% (20)
- Director 25% (8)
- Manager 11% (3)
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Sentiment
25 Net Promoter Score, from 31 scored reviews- Promoters 13
- Passives 13
- Detractors 5
Cumulative NPS by month
+0 over 6 months- Mar 8
- May 8
- Jun 8
- Jul 8
- Aug 8
- Sep 8
Net Promoter Score across 5 reviews, accumulated up to each month. Category median 52 across 5 companies.
Praised
- Leadership in 5G Technology
- Automotive and IoT Expansion
- Broad Platform and Ecosystem
- Enhanced Platform Interoperability
Criticised
- Integration Gaps
- Licensing Cost Structure
- Competitive Share Erosion
- Patent Model Pressure
What customers say
Renewal intent
Plan to renew 39%Plan to renew, by seniority
- 50% 10 answers
- 40% 5 answers
- 0% 3 answers
- 8.4/10 Average score from customers who will renew
- 7/10 Average score from undecided customers
- 6.3/10 Average score from customers not renewing
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