Nordic accelerates its push into the cellular IoT market with low-power modules supporting LTE Category 1 bis.
Published2026.03.09 12:15
Effectively shorten the development period from prototype production to commercial product launch.
Nordic Semiconductor, a leader in low-power wireless communication solutions, has expanded its portfolio with a new LTE Category 1 bis module aimed at next-generation cellular IoT environments.
Nordic announced on the 9th that it has unveiled the nRF93M1 module, which simultaneously implements high-speed connectivity and power efficiency, at MWC 2026 held in Barcelona, Spain, and presented a technology strategy for the 5G NR eRedCap era.
The nRF93M1 is a low-power cellular module designed based on the LTE Category 1 bis standard, featuring a small form factor and easy system integration.
It is suitable for large-scale IoT deployments with a structure that takes cloud integration into consideration, and power consumption has been minimized to enable long-term, stable operation even in battery-based devices.
This new product is the first LTE Category 1 bis solution added to Nordic's long-range wireless communications lineup.
It offers regional and general module options targeting the global market, allowing flexible application in various industrial environments, and reduces the initial development burden by supporting reference designs and development kits based on the nRF54L host MCU.
This allows companies to effectively shorten the development period from prototype creation to commercial product launch.
The nRF93M1 has built-in coexistence control capabilities with a variety of embedded peripherals, including cellular eCID and Wi-Fi-based positioning capabilities.
It also supports multiple SIM options, including IoT eSIM remote provisioning and low-power SoftSIM, making it advantageous for global service expansion.
Currently, regulatory authorities and mobile carriers in major countries are in the process of certification, and preparations for commercialization are also accelerating.
It is also noteworthy that power efficiency and coverage are secured simultaneously.
Based on a simple device structure and stable 4G performance, it is suitable for building large-scale IoT networks, and it was designed with the possibility of expansion to 5G-based eRedCap technology in mind in the future.
The environment for developers has also been strengthened.
The nRF93M1 development kit connects to pre-configured nRF cloud services, enabling immediate evaluation and testing without complex setup.
Key features such as firmware wireless updates, device monitoring, and location services are built into the modem and can be easily utilized via AT commands or the nRF Connect SDK.
Nordic Semiconductor aims to further solidify its position in the low-power cellular IoT market with this new product.
The nRF93M1 and development kit are currently sampling to key customers, with full-scale production scheduled for mid-2026.
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