On March 5, during the 2025 World Mobile Congress (MWC Barcelona 2025), Fibocom unveiled the compact Cat.M module MQ780-GL, based on the Qualcomm® E51 4G modem and RF solution. The Fibocom MQ780-GL, with its four core advantages of ultra-compact size, ultra-low power consumption, global frequency band coverage, and stable network compatibility, provides cost-effective IoT connectivity solutions for scenarios such as smart metering, asset tracking, and smart cities, accelerating the commercialization of LPWA technology on a large scale.
Dual-Mode Support, Flexible Deployment
Fibocom MQ780-GL supports 3GPP Release 14 Cat.M1 and NB-IoT standards, allowing automatic mode switching based on the network environment to maximize coverage and connection reliability. The 4G LPWA module is compatible with global mainstream frequency bands, suitable for LPWA network deployments in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions, facilitating stable global connections.
Compact Size, Ultra-Low Power Consumption
Fibocom MQ780-GL incorporates advanced power management technology, supporting PSM (Power Saving Mode) and eDRX (extended Discontinuous Reception) functions, significantly extending the battery life of devices. In PSM mode, the standby current is as low as microampere level (μA), making it suitable for devices such as water meters and gas meters that require more than 10 years of battery life. The Fibocom 4G module adopts an LCC+LGA package design, suitable for space-constrained IoT devices.
Enhanced Performance, Rich Interfaces
Fibocom MQ780-GL supports a variety of network protocols such as MQTT/CoAP/LwM2M, and is compatible with standard interfaces such as UART/I2C/I2S, facilitating expansion to more IoT devices. In terms of positioning capabilities, the MQ780-GL has built-in Soft GPS positioning function, meeting the high-precision positioning needs of scenarios such as asset tracking. Fibocom MQ780-GL also has a built-in hardware-level security engine, supporting data encryption and security authentication, ensuring the security of device and network communication.