This time next year Intel intends to exit Europe with regards to iCDG sites. Notice of site closures will be announced summer next year with sites closing by the end of 2017. The rationale is that the multi-rat
2G/3G/4G product pipeline will be secured. 7480 released 2017, 7560 2018 and 7660 2019. To support this roadmap the management foresees support can be given by San Diego for fw and hw teams outside Europe. 2020 will be where 5G will intersect as a mass market product and management have been strict to limit 5G exposure in Europe. Again this is extreme short sightedness of management in the skills and capabilities of European teams.
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/Ip1Sudp
So, we have here hidden INTEL modem road map (the rationale is that the multi-rat 2G/3G/4G product pipeline will be secured... ???)
[1] 7480 released 2017 <<=== Midst of 2018
[2] 7560 released 2018 <<=== End of 2019
[3] 7660 released 2019 <<=== NEVER
Who really believes in this road map? It is wish (should say INTEL mobile dream) list... Which will NEVER come through! The only FACT which will come through is EU ACT (site closures).
Time Will Tell