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- Company Ranks Number One in the Indian Telecommunications Industry -

Mumbai, India ―­ June 16, 2008 ― Qualcomm, a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, ranked 12th in the “Best Workplaces 2008” study in India conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute and The Economic Times. Qualcomm India also was ranked number one in the telecommunications sector of the same list.

Qualcomm owes this recognition to two key elements: its values and employees. The collective efforts of employees to create a culture of innovation, envision what lies ahead, execute on roadmaps and collaborate with partners, is what truly sets Qualcomm apart from any other companies in the industry. The Company fosters a favorable workplace and firmly believes in providing a good work- life balance for its employees.

“To be ranked at number 12.overall, and number one in the telecommunications sector, is a great honor for Qualcomm India,” said Kanwalinder Singh, president of Qualcomm India and South Asia. “I believe our people and our employee focus form the foundation of our Company. Success in global business, with global talent, while preserving our unique culture puts Qualcomm ahead of its industry peers.”

As a result of its unique initiatives that enable overall growth, development and success of its employees, Qualcomm ranked 21st in this same study in 2007, and has also earned a place among FORTUNE’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For in America” for ten consecutive years,.

At Qualcomm, employee recognition is an essential element to encourage innovation and teamwork. Qualcomm’s comprehensive employee recognition program goes a long way in instilling a sense of belonging and self-worth.

“Qualcomm India employees are valued members of our overall ecosystem and they work on breakthrough wireless communication technologies for our global initiatives,” Said Daaman Hejmadi, senior director of Engineering for Qualcomm Bangalore R&D center. “Our recognition in the ‘Best Workplaces’ stems from a foundation of open communication, employee-friendly policies and active senior management stewardship.”

“It has been an amazing journey for Qualcomm in India,” said Shashi Reddy, vice president of Engineering for Qualcomm Hyderabad R&D center. “The Company has created a culture and infrastructure for employees in India to participate in global projects. We have thus emerged as the number one telecommunications company to work for within a few years of the start of full-fledged operations.”

Qualcomm has been a catalyst for development and proliferation of wireless technologies worldwide. In India and South Asia, Qualcomm continues to drive the growth of 3G CDMA (CDMA2000/EVDO, WCDMA/HSPA) technologies bringing in affordability at all tiers of the market. Looking ahead, the Company plans to enrich wireless experience for end users based on its advanced technology solutions for location based services, mobile TV, mobile commerce, wireless broadband access and other solutions. Qualcomm has offices across Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, and continues to foster an extensive partner ecosystem in the country.

Great Place to Work Institute, India has partnered with The Economic Times this year to conduct the ‘Best Workplaces 2008’ study. This year’s survey covered 200 participating companies and 36,000 employees. The study uses a unique employee-centric methodology and measures trust, pride and camaraderie prevalent in the organization.

Qualcomm Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 2008 FORTUNE 500 company traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol QCOM.

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For further information, please contact:

Meena Nichani, Qualcomm India
Phone: +91-22-670-41441
Email: mmichani {at} qualcomm(.)com

Tanya Desousa

The PRactice

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Email: tanya {at} the-practice(.)net