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GCT Semiconductor Licenses 5G/4G Chipsets for Satellite Expansion

Story Highlights
  • GCT Semiconductor licensed its 5G and 4G chipsets to a leading global satellite communications provider.
  • The deal opens a path for future chipset sales and bolsters GCT’s role in emerging unified terrestrial-satellite 5G networks.
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GCT Semiconductor Licenses 5G/4G Chipsets for Satellite Expansion

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GCT Semiconductor Holding ( (GCTS) ) has shared an update.

On January 29, 2026, GCT Semiconductor announced it has licensed its 5G and 4G chipsets to one of the world’s largest satellite communications providers, enabling their integration into a range of user equipment to support high-bandwidth connectivity across both satellite and terrestrial networks. The agreement, which includes access to GCT’s chipset portfolio for multiple device types and leverages the company’s expertise in non-terrestrial connectivity and proprietary mode-switching capabilities, is expected to create a pathway for future chipset sales and to strengthen GCT’s role in emerging direct-to-satellite 5G applications as shipments tied to this initiative begin in the second half of the year, potentially enhancing its competitive position in the rapidly developing unified terrestrial-satellite market and improving performance over current-generation non-terrestrial equipment.

The most recent analyst rating on (GCTS) stock is a Sell with a $1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GCT Semiconductor Holding stock, see the GCTS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GCTS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GCTS is a Neutral.

The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (declining revenue, negative margins, negative equity, and negative operating/free cash flow). Technicals also point to a sustained downtrend (below major moving averages and negative MACD). Offsetting factors include early 5G commercialization progress and added financing flexibility, but execution and profitability risks remain high.

To see Spark’s full report on GCTS stock, click here.

More about GCT Semiconductor Holding

GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc. is a fabless designer and supplier of advanced 5G and 4G LTE semiconductor solutions, providing system-on-chip platforms that integrate radio frequency, baseband modem and digital signal processing to deliver compact, low-power, high-performance and cost-effective connectivity. Its market-proven chipsets power commercial devices such as CPEs, mobile hotspots, routers, M2M applications and smartphones for leading global wireless carriers, positioning the company within the broader mobile and non-terrestrial communications ecosystem.

Average Trading Volume: 307,289

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $56.54M

Learn more about GCTS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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