Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company MediaTek has reportedly reaffirmed its commitment to investing in India, with plans to expand operations and increase headcount. The company believes that 5G reduced capability (RedCap) internet of things (IoT) devices will play a significant role in enhancing the consumer experience.
MediaTek’s focus on talent expansion is central to its India strategy, with the company emphasising that its growth plans are driven more by the country’s skilled workforce than by current geopolitical dynamics.
Additionally, on May 20, 2025, MediaTek unveiled the world’s smallest smartphone chipset, built on a 2-nanometer (nm) process. The chip is expected to be commercially available by the next quarter, with partner TSMC set to begin mass production soon.
As part of its broader IoT strategy, MediaTek is also banking on RedCap-enabled devices to advance next-generation connectivity solutions. 5G RedCap devices are a specialised category of 5G devices designed for mid-tier IoT applications that require a balance between performance, power efficiency, and cost. Targeting use cases such as wearables, sensors, and certain industrial devices, RedCap offers enhanced data rates and lower latency compared to LTE, while consuming less power than full-featured 5G new radio (NR) devices.
