Unveiled in Barcelona, the new LTE Cat 1 bis module offers lower power, faster speeds, and easier integration.

The nRF93M1, a new low-power LTE Cat 1 bis cellular IoT module, was introduced by Nordic Semiconductor at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. The module is designed to assist developers in creating connected products that need improved data throughput, reduced power consumption, and simpler integration, according to the company.

Nordic claims that the nRF93M1 is a small, pre-certified module designed for data-intensive, medium-range Internet of Things applications. With a single antenna design meant to minimize hardware complexity, it provides up to 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink. The module's goal, according to the company, is to help businesses developing cellular IoT solutions expedite product development and deployment.

According to Nordic, the nRF93M1 has many embedded peripherals, customizable SIM options, Wi-Fi location, and cellular eCID location. These include SoftSIM and IoT eSIM remote provisioning capability. Also, the module has nRF Cloud integration, which enables access to capabilities like firmware over-the-air (OTA) upgrades, modem observability, and location services.

The module, an nRF54L host MCU reference design, and pre-provisioned nRF Cloud support are all included in the company's nRF93M1 Development Kit. Nordic stated that the development kit is meant to provide consumers with a more efficient evaluation and prototyping experience.

Under Nordic, lead customer sampling for the nRF93M1 and associated development kit is presently in progress. The corporation states that general availability is planned around mid-2026.

Thus, Business Fortune is of the view that Nordic’s nRF93M1 launch signals a smarter step forward for cellular IoT innovation.