Airgain Inc., a provider of wireless connectivity solutions, has released the NimbeLink Skywire, a plug-and-play Cat 1 bis modem targeted for end-application use in industrial IoT. The modem is designed to streamline cellular integration for a wide range of applications and is intended to simplify and accelerate IoT deployments across industrial, health care, logistics and smart city environments, the company said.
Built on next-generation Cat 1 bis technology, the NimbeLink Skywire modem is designed to provide optimal balance of performance, power efficiency and cost for IoT devices that require moderate data rates, global network coverage and long-term deployment. The modem comes pre-certified as an end device, which enables customers to bypass most regulatory bottlenecks and bring solutions to market quickly, officials said.
As LTE networks evolve and older 2G/3G technologies sunset, Cat 1 bis has emerged as a cost-effective, baseline standard for reliable, globally compatible IoT connectivity. Its single-antenna design (lower BOM cost), extended coverage in hard-to-reach areas and improved power efficiency makes Cat 1 bis well-suited for smart meters, asset trackers, sensors, gateways and remote monitoring systems, the company said.
Built on the latest Telit and Quectel Cat 1 bis cellular modules, the Skywire modem’s compact size (29 mm by 33.9 mm by 10.8 mm) makes it suited for space-constrained applications, officials said.
The modem is available for evaluation, with immediate commercial availability through Airgain’s authorized distribution partners.
