Nordic Semi debuts low-power nRF93M1 Cat 1 bis module at MWC 2026
Nordic Semiconductor is demoing the nRF93M1 module with LTE Cat 1 bis connectivity and its associated development kit at MWC 2026. This will be part of Nordic’s suite of additions to its future-ready cellular IoT portfolio.
“nRF93M1 delivers what customers have been asking for – a high‑quality, low-power Cat 1 bis module that’s smaller, easier to integrate, and built for the cloud from day one,” says Oyvind Birkenes, EVP Long-Range at Nordic Semiconductor. “It brings more performance with less complexity, giving developers a powerful, future‑ready platform.”
Bringing LTE Cat 1 bis connectivity to Nordic’s long-range portfolio, the nRF93M1 offers fully compatible regional and global module options for widespread, reliable, scalable IoT deployments. With the nRF54L host MCU reference design, evaluation kit, and open documentation, companies get a much faster development cycle, including quick bring-up, easier integration, and fewer technical barriers when moving from prototype to product. Ultra-low-power features ensure that battery-powered devices operate for years in the field, while standardised, Nordic-optimised interfaces and peripherals make it easy to slot the nRF93M1 into new and existing system designs.
The nRF93M1 is built for flexibility, supporting Wi Fi and cellular eCID location, multiple embedded peripherals, coexistence control, and multiple SIM options, including IoT eSIM (SGP.32) remote provisioning support and low-power SoftSIM. Global and regional regulatory and mobile operator certifications are ongoing to ensure compliance and accelerate time-to-market for customers.
“The nRF93M1 delivers reliable 4G performance with lower device complexity, broad coverage, and power-efficient operation – key advantages for scalable IoT deployments,” says Kristian Sæther, Senior Product Director Long-Range at Nordic Semiconductor. “Combining Nordic’s ease of use with Cat 1 bis connectivity empowers companies to build high‑performing devices today, while we continue to develop a further optimised eRedCap solution as the 5G ecosystem matures.”
The nRF93M1 DK provides a complete out-of-the-box experience for rapid evaluation and prototyping with the nRF93M1 module, the nRF54L host MCU reference design, and the pre-provisioned nRF Cloud services support.
The nRF93M1 will ship with nRF Cloud’s power-optimised cellular and Wi-Fi location services, embedded observability, and firmware OTA capabilities, all built into the modem. It can be activated on the modem via simple AT commands and extended to a Nordic host MCU via integration with the nRF Connect SDK. This combination of production-ready services means easier product development, lower-risk product launches, simpler in-field maintenance, and streamlined scale up.
Together, the nRF93M1, its development kit, and nRF Cloud deliver a low-power, developer-friendly platform for building more data-intensive cellular IoT products.
