MediaTek announces its first 5G modem chipset Helio M70, to be ready for commercial use in 2019

MediaTek. Image: GSMArena[/caption]"Commercial availability of the modem would start from 2019. Some of the partners are Nokia, NTT Docomo and Huawei," Joe Chen, President, Mediatek, told reporters here.Notably, Helio M70 would be a new "radio modem" for 5G and the upcoming modem would provide a speed of 5Gbps. The upcoming modem would also "support critical carrier features".According to MediaTek, the modem would be available as a discrete solution.The company will also launch an integrated SoC with a 5G modem but it might not come with the Helio M70. Regarding the smartphones that would feature Mediatek's recently-launched Helio P22 processor, Chen said: "The company cannot reveal the name of the devices."He, however, added that the mobile phone makers themselves would announce the same.Expanding its "Helio P" family of power-efficient chips for mid-range devices, MediaTek launched Helio P22 processor in India last month.MediaTek Helio P22 is the first to bring the 12nm manufacturing process to the mid-range mobile segment.With P22 chipset, the chip maker would offer the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) accelerated experiences, brilliant photography and reliable, high-speed connectivity to more affordable devices, thus, expanding the "new premium" market.