https://www.techradar.com/news/qualcomm-to-start-shipping-its-5g-modems > 5G phones could be a major step closer after Qualcomm confirmed it has started sending out 5G-ready modems to its partners. > The chipmaker has revealed that its next flagship Snapdragon release, expected to be launched later this year, will carry its X50 modem, which is able to support 5G networks.