Post MWC 2026 Semiconductor Report: Modem Roundup

MWC 2026 modem roundup cuts through the noise, spotlighting five key 5G modem updates and how vendors are positioning for the path to 6G.

While each Mobile World Congress produces a tremendous amount of industry news, product reveals, and technological advancements, specific topics often get lost in the flood of flashy daily headlines. In this report, we will focus specifically on the semiconductor product category of modems and the semiconductor vendors that support this part of the mobile supply chain. While MWC 2026 was light on semiconductor news, the following five modem-related items outlined in this report provide a snapshot of the latest developments in 5G modems and a look into the industry's direction toward the run-up to 6G before the end of the decade.