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nRF93M1 Module

Low power, easy-to-use LTE Cat 1 bis module with integrated location and nRF Cloud services

The nRF93M1 is an easy-to-use, compact, pre-certified LTE Cat 1 bis module delivering global connectivity for more data-intensive cellular IoT applications. It integrates Wi-Fi and cellular location and a rich set of features enabling optimized, robust designs. The nRF93M1 is available in multi-regional and global module options that is fully pin- and interface-compatible. 

nRF93M1 is supported by Nordic's AI-assisted development flow and ships out of the box with nRF Cloud location and device management services to lower deployment risk and speed time-to-market. Backed by Nordic's long-term availability and lifecycle support. 

Key Benefits 

  • Global band LTE™ Cat 1 bis Smart Modem with low-power Wi-Fi and cellular location 
  • Easy-to-use host and modem architecture with control, data and diagnostics over UART or USB 
  • nRF Cloud enabled out of the box — location, observability and device management services via AT commands 
  • Flexible SIM support including multi-SIM, IoT eSIM (SGP.32) support and integrated SoftSIM framework 
  • Extended battery life with standard 3GPP and Nordic proprietary power saving features in an optimized design 

nRF93M1 Pin compatible Variants

nRF93M1-LABA:
Multi-regional

Sampling Now

LTE bands for Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with corresponding certifications.

nRF93M1-LACA:
Global

Sampling Q3-2026

Comprehensive set of global LTE bands and certifications for worldwide deployments.

Key features

Pre-certified connectivity module for LTE Cat-1bis

LTE Cat-1bis modem with 3GPP Rel. 14 support

617-2690 MHz LTE FDD and TDD band support

Power Class 3 (23 dBm)

Certified for global and regional operation (GCF, PTCRB)

Peripherals including high-speed USB, UART, IOs, coexistence interface and more

Support for (e)UICC/eSIM (SGP.32 IoT) and Software SIM framework

Secure firmware updates via nRF Cloud

Location services using Wi-Fi scanning and cell location

Low power, easy-to-use LTE Cat 1 bis module with integrated location and nRF Cloud services 

The nRF93M1 is an easy-to-use, compact, pre-certified LTE Cat 1 bis module delivering global connectivity for more data-intensive cellular IoT applications. It supports up to 10 Mbps downlink / 5 Mbps uplink at low power in an optimized single antenna design. The nRF93M1 ships preprogrammed with signed Nordic firmware that implements the LTE protocol stack, IP and upper-layer protocols and other functions as described below. 

The integrated 2.4GHz Wi-Fi beacon receiver and cellular location enable indoor and outdoor positioning that are fully integrated with nRF Cloud location services. This provides an easy and power-efficient way for any device to obtain location information, while allowing the flexibility to add external GNSS depending on use case and performance requirements. 

The standard, flexible peripherals focus on interfaces for secure, robust and optimized designs. These include both a 2-pin LTE coexistence interface and a dedicated 3-pin RF control interface allowing band-specific match settings — recovering radiated efficiency across the full 700–2700 MHz band range for better link budget and lower power in compact, global, single-antenna designs. 

Security is an integral part of the nRF93M1 through hardware-anchored device security, authenticated and encrypted firmware, and standards-based transport security (TLS 1.2, TLS 1.3, DTLS 1.2). The nRF93M1 is designed to support regulatory security certification such as the CE RED radio equipment directive and the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) cybersecurity regulation. 

The nRF93M1 comes with complete design support also through Nordic’s nRF54L host application templates that include complete application software and hardware reference designs. The nRF93M1 also supports any other embedded or rich-OS host designs in a similar way. 

Nordic’s AI-assisted development flow delivers concrete benefits when building wireless IoT solutions, including faster prototyping from idea to proof of concept on the nRF93M1 Development Kit. Once your fleet of cellular IoT devices are deployed in the field, AI-assisted root-cause analysis and device debugging are enabled within the same development workflow. 

The nRF93M1 comes out of the box with nRF Cloud location, observability and modem-firmware-update services. It is further prepared to enable easy opt-in for a more complete set of lifecycle support and services. 

nRF93M1 Pin compatible Variants

The nRF93M1 modules is offered in fully pin-, size‑, and interface‑compatible variants, simplifying regional and global product design, and a mix of both.

nRF93M1-LABA

LTE bands for Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with corresponding regulatory and MNO certifications.

FDD: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28

TDD: B38, B40, B41

nRF93M1-LACA

Global variant with a comprehensive set of LTE bands and certifications for worldwide deployments.

FDD: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B66, B71

TDD: B38, B40, B41

Block diagram

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Spec snapshot

Protocol LTE Cat 1 bis (3GPP Rel. 14, FW-upgradable)
Data rate  10 Mbps DL / 5 Mbps UL 
Power class  PC3 (23 dBm) 
nRF93M1-LABA bands 
FDD: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28 
TDD: B38, B40, B41 
nRF93M1-LACA bands 
FDD: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B66, B71 
TDD: B38, B40, B41 
Location  Wi-Fi scan (2.4 GHz) and cellular location, nRF Cloud-assisted 
Key Peripherals 
USB 2.0, 3× UART, always on GPIO, 2-pin coexistence and 3-pin RF control interface 
SIM 2× (e)UICC; SGP.02 SGP.22 and SGP.32 support  
SoftSIM support  
Low Power KPIs PSM floor current: 2.2 µA 
eDRX floor current: 11 µA 
Supply 3.3–4.5 V (3.8 V typ.) 
Operating temperature  -35 °C to +75 °C 3GPP-compliant operating temperature 

-40 °C to +85 °C extended operating temperature 
Package 
LGA 15.8 × 17.7 × 2.4 mm