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Apple's C1 Modem Launches with iPhone 16e, Promises Reliability

9/8/2025

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Apple launched its first in-house modem, the C1, with the iPhone 16e in February 2025, prioritizing reliability.
Ookla's tests indicate the iPhone 16e performs comparably to the iPhone 16 with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X71, though results vary.
The iPhone 16 on T-Mobile achieved 317 Mbps, while the iPhone 16e reached 252 Mbps.
The C1 modem excels in low-coverage areas but lags in advanced carrier aggregation.
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature the C1 modem, focusing on battery life and stability.

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Story summary

Apple launched its first in-house modem, the C1, with the iPhone 16e in February 2025, prioritizing reliability.
Ookla's tests indicate the iPhone 16e performs comparably to the iPhone 16 with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X71, though results vary.
The iPhone 16 on T-Mobile achieved 317 Mbps, while the iPhone 16e reached 252 Mbps.
The C1 modem excels in low-coverage areas but lags in advanced carrier aggregation.
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature the C1 modem, focusing on battery life and stability.