Apple iPhone 13 to Bring mmWave 5G Outside of the US — Ramps Up Suppliers

Apple iPhone 13 is reportedly bringing mmWave 5G outside of the United States. Thus, ramping up its component suppliers.

Digitimes reported that Apple is gathering more 5G component suppliers as the iPhone 13 enters its mass production. It further adds fuel to the fire to rumors that the next Cupertino phone is indeed bringing the next-gen 5G elsewhere in the world.

Apple analyst and famed leaker, Ming-Chi Kuo, predicted that the iPhone 13 is featuring a mmWave 5G support. He specifically pointed that the said model will mainly be available in Japan, Canada, Australia, and other European countries.

Kuo further claimed that 5G coverage is getting a significant increase as we face the second half of 2021.

Meanwhile, the media outlet further noted in April that about 60% of the overall manufactured units are getting the said component.

Apple iPhone 13 to Bring mmWave 5G Globally

The Cupertino giant included AT&T in its lists of suppliers of antenna package for the 5G mmWave. Additionally, Unimircon Technology, Semco, LG Innotek, and the Kinsus Interconnect Technology will be supplying substrates of the antenna package.

The mmWave 5G is a big deal for some as the iPhone 12 only featured it in the United States. As such, the U.S. version of the smartphone exhibited an antenna window to support the next-gen connectivity.

9to5Mac explained that Apple decided to focus on the U.S. as the rollout of 5G elsewhere is not similarly significant. However, by the time that the iPhone 13 debuts, other countries are most likely to keep up.

MacWorld reported that the United Kingdom still lacks support for the 6GHz 5G that the mmWave supports. The outlet suggested that it could be attributed to the limited proximity of the new tech. That said, more 5G towers will need to be set up to expand the coverage.

Rollout issues aside, the Cupertino company was also concerned about its costs and the need for additional suppliers. Based on the latest report, the iPhone maker seems to be addressing it.

What's with mmWave 5G?

Apple is reportedly expanding support for mmWave spectrum for 5G connectivity -- but why?

For obvious reasons: the 6Ghz band 5G is faster and more reliable solely due to its ability to send high data rates compared to the 5GHz. Also, it works better in high-traffic areas, such as a mall or a concert.

Meanwhile, Apple is also reportedly working on a custom-designed 5G chip for its next flagship phone.

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Written by Teejay Boris