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Developing· Apple· Published Jul 7, 2026

9to5Mac notes Apple deal with Broadcom may delay total shift to in-house modems until 2031

9to5Mac reported that Apple has extended its manufacturing partnership with Broadcom through 2031, suggesting the full transition to first-party radio chips could take five more years.

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A recently signed agreement between Apple and Broadcom indicates that the tech giant will continue to rely on third-party radio components into the next decade.

Why this matters

While Apple is successfully rolling out its C-series modem chips, this deal shows that achieving complete independence from legacy suppliers like Broadcom is a long-term endeavor.

Confidence reason

The reporting is based on a confirmed public partnership expansion mentioned by the outlet.

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  • 9to5MacPrimary
    Apple radio chips switch likely to take five more years, suggests Broadcom deal
    Ben Lovejoy
    "AAPL Company broadcom C1 C2 Apple radio chips switch likely to take five more years, suggests Broadcom deal Ben Lovejoy | Jul 6 2026 - 6:25 am PT 7 Comments The next generation of "
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