Inventing the Standards and Solutions Behind Tomorrow's Devices

InterDigital is a leader in advanced research and development across wireless, video, and AI technologies. For over 50 years, our innovations have powered the everyday connections that shape how people communicate, stream, and experience the world. Working hand in hand with device makers, network operators, and technology partners at global standards organizations, we help bring next-generation products to market faster. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to innovation and standards. By defining the technologies that underpin 5G, drive the evolution toward 6G, and set the foundation for video services, we are creating the connected experiences of the future.

What We Do

Research & Innovation

Research & Innovation

InterDigital, above all, is a research and innovation company. Across our three labs—Wireless, Video, and AI—we create the technologies that make modern communications possible: wireless standards that enable and enhance connectivity; video codecs that power high-quality streaming; and AI that enables faster, smarter device performance. You experience our work every time your device or service connects seamlessly.

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Standards Development

Our R&I work ultimately contributes to global standards that define the technical specifications that make devices and networks interoperable. InterDigital contributes to, participates in, and leads various standards groups that advance wireless and video technologies.

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Standards Development
Licensing

Licensing

Our inventions are used by the world's leading device makers, equipment manufacturers, mobile network operators, streaming platforms, and other cloud-based service providers to enhance user experiences and deliver new services. Through our licensing programs, we make it easy for partners to access the technologies they need to innovate, compete, and grow.

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Who We Help

Consumers

Consumers

Our innovations ensure that devices and networks work seamlessly together, delivering faster, more reliable connections, and more advanced devices and services. From crystal-clear calls to smooth, high-quality, uninterrupted video, we help create the experiences people expect from modern technology.
Standards Bodies

Standards Bodies

By contributing to and leading international standards organizations, we ensure that our research becomes part of the technical foundation for global communications. This work promotes interoperability, fuels competition, and accelerates the availability of advanced technologies.
Manufacturers

Manufacturers

We have license agreements with major device manufacturers who use our innovations in smartphones, tablets, and other connected devices. Our foundational research helps manufacturers benefit from lower barriers to entry and greater economies of scale.
Network Operators

Network Operators

Mobile network operators rely on the technologies we help standardize to deliver consistent, high-quality services to their customers—opening new revenue opportunities while improving user satisfaction.

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