New licensing agreement accelerates development of high-performance control and connectivity solutions for defense and other mission-critical operations

SAN JOSE, Calif.: #4G--GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (“GCT”) (NYSE: GCTS), a leading designer and supplier of 5G semiconductors powering the AI data pipeline with wireless connectivity, today announced a strategic partnership and license agreement with a leading infrastructure provider for utilities and IoT to accelerate the development of next-generation UAV control and communication technologies. As part of this initiative, GCT is developing a defense vertical to expand its dual-use technology and support emerging mission-critical and defense applications. The collaboration combines GCT’s advanced cellular and NTN expertise with the provider’s industrial-grade wireless innovation and includes the integration of GCT’s GDM7243i connectivity solution and IoT module.

The two companies have a long history of successful cooperation in the utility sector, using GCT’s IoT modules across large-scale smart metering and grid modernization projects. Building on that foundation, this new agreement expands their collaboration into new verticals – leveraging shared strengths to support emerging use cases across logistics, security, defense-related operations and more.

“GCT is proud to deepen our long-standing collaboration as we expand together into the rapidly evolving UAV communications space,“ said John Schlaefer, CEO of GCT. “Our combined expertise in advanced connectivity and industrial-grade wireless systems positions us to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that next-generation unmanned platforms demand. This agreement reflects GCT’s commitment to enabling innovative applications across commercial and defense markets.”

About GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc.

GCT is a leading fabless designer and supplier of 5G, 4G LTE and satellite semiconductor solutions powering the AI data pipeline and enabling advanced wireless connectivity. GCT’s market-proven solutions are optimized to enable fast and reliable connectivity to devices such as CPEs, mobile hotspots, routers, M2M applications, smartphones, etc., including for edge computing and direct-to-device applications, for the world’s top wireless carriers including satellite connectivity providers and terrestrial mobile operators. GCT is committed to delivering the high-performance, low-latency wireless technologies that form the backbone of the AI-edge data pipeline. GCT’s system-on-chip solutions integrate radio frequency, baseband modem and digital signal processing functions, therefore offering complete platform solutions with small form factors, low power consumption, high performance, high reliability, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit www.gctsemi.com.

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