5G RedCap is a new technology standard that simplifies the 5G experience for everyday devices and IoT applications, focusing on the essential features needed without the complexity and power demands of full 5G capabilities. It offers a cost-effective and power-efficient alternative to enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), making advanced connectivity accessible to a broader audience without requiring high-end equipment.

TCL has introduced the LINKKEY IK511, one of the world's first 3GPP R17 5G RedCap USB dongles, powered by Snapdragon® X35 5G Modem-RF System. This product signifies TCL's strides in broadening the reach of 5G technology, specifically designed for M2M (Machine to Machine) and consumer use cases, showcasing TCL's commitment to making 5G accessible for everyone, everywhere.

"Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. The Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System, one of the first commercially available 5G RedCap modems, is advancing a unified 5G platform for IoT and entry tier broadband devices to help expand the 5G ecosystem to new devices, form factors and experiences. The TCL LINKKEY IK511 is an advanced implementation of RedCap that makes it easy and fast to bring 5G connectivity to new M2M devices and use-cases." said Gautam Sheoran, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

"TCL has been leading in the global MBB field for many years, we have always been committed to developing leading and practical products to help users around the world 'connect the unconnected, create seamless connection.' The TCL LINKKEY IK511 is amongst the first batch of 5G RedCap devices based on cutting-edge Snapdragon X35 Platform which can bring more potential for new 5G network. Together with Qualcomm Technologies, TCL will bring 5G to more customers and help to mark a new chapter in the future of connectivity and interconnected devices, to accelerate global connectivity." said Jesse Wu, General Manager of Smart Connected Device at TCL Communication.