Nordic Semiconductors unveiled the nRF93M1 LTE Cat 1bis IoT modules at Mobile World Congress 2026, offering up to 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink speeds, along with integrated Wi-Fi location capabilities.
The company will offer two variants: the nRF93M1-LABA, which supports LTE bands for regions like Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and the nRF93M1-LACA that supports a broader range of LTE bands and certifications for global deployments.
Details of the Nordic Semi nRF93M1 :
- LTE Cat-1bis modem supporting 3GPP Rel. 14
- Support for LTE FDD and TDD bands from 617-2690 MHz
- Power Class 3 (23 dBm)
- Compatible with (e)UICC/eSIM (SGP.32 IoT) and Software SIM (SoftSIM) frameworks
- Data rates – Up to 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink
- Peripherals – High-speed USB, UART, IOs, coexistence interface, etc.
- Secure firmware updates via the nRF Cloud
- Location capabilities through Wi-Fi scanning and cellular eCID location
- Power-saving options – eDRX, PSM, and proprietary Nordic optimizations
- Certified for both global and regional operations (GCF, PTCRB)
The nRF Cloud will come pre-configured with low-power location services, modem visibility, and OTA firmware updates handled through AT commands via UART or USB.
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