ABI Insight

Heads Up! Broadcom’s "Beceem" Is Back in Baseband Processors, 4G Style

Author: Celia Bo, Industry Analyst, Wireless & Semiconductor

Published: 01 Feb 2011

In November 2010, Broadcom announced a $316 million acquisition of Beceem Communications, a privately owned company that supplies 4G chipsets for devices. Broadcom acted before Beceem actually went with its planned IPO. How does this play into Broadcom’s strategy, and why did Broadcom choose Beceem?

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