On January 9, during the 2026 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026), Quectel, a global leading provider of IoT total solutions, announced the launch of its groundbreaking 5G-Advanced module series RG660Qx, compliant with the 3GPP R18 standard. This series is set to redefine the performance benchmarks and experiential boundaries of next-generation smart connectivity through the power of cutting-edge technology integration.
Among the series, the Quectel RG660QA is based on the Qualcomm X85 platform, maximizing the peak performance of 5G-A; while the Quectel RG660QB is equipped with the Qualcomm X82 platform, precisely meeting the demands of mainstream high-end connected smart applications. This series of modules uniquely combines key capabilities including ultra-high-speed 5G-A communication, collaboration with Wi-Fi 8, and AI enhancement. They can also be upgraded to support NB NTN satellite communication, thus comprehensively empowering next-generation cutting-edge smart applications such as home and commercial wireless broadband, high-definition mobile video, and high-performance mobile hotspots, injecting a stronger sense of “futurism” into terminal devices. The first batch of engineering samples from the RG660Qx series has officially been released to global customers, with the Quectel RG660QB series expected to go commercial in Q1 2026.
Quectel COO Zhang Dong stated, “The Quectel RG660Qx series not only elevates 5G communication capabilities to a new level but also represents a future-oriented integrated smart product. Leveraging the Qualcomm X8x platform, this series offers extremely high speed, outstanding performance, and exceptional reliability, precisely matching the multiple connectivity, computing, and intelligence needs of ultra-high-speed fixed wireless access (FWA), enterprise-grade gateways, and high-end consumer electronics. We hope that the RG660Qx series significantly lowers the threshold for innovation for our customers and accelerates the emergence of next-generation smart terminals.”
High-Speed and Stable Dual Online: Maximizing 5G-A Communication Strength
In terms of core communication performance, the RG660Qx supports a maximum of 8-channel or 6-channel receiving in the downlink, and supports FDD (2 Layers) + TDD (2 Layers) UL Switch. With advanced Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) technology, the RG660Qx series excels in increasing data transmission rates, optimizing signal quality, and ensuring connection stability, capable of providing high-speed, stable wireless experiences for next-generation 5G applications, including gigabit-level fixed wireless access, essential enterprise services, and high-capacity mobile broadband.
Meanwhile, the RG660Qx series can be upgraded to support Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) and Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA) functions, flexibly adapting to multi-carrier network switching needs and confidently addressing complex global network environments to ensure continuous online access for businesses.
For key scenarios like indoor 5G CPE, this series of modules can simultaneously support Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8 technologies across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, and integrate Bluetooth functionality, building a comprehensive intelligent interconnect ecosystem. Its Ethernet interface supports rates of up to 10 Gbps, enabling large-capacity data transmission for ultra-high-definition video streaming and enterprise-grade networks. Supporting power level 1, it can effectively extend signal coverage, further enhancing coverage capability in FWA deployment scenarios.
Integration of Multiple Advanced Capabilities Empowering All-Scenario Smart Connectivity
AI enhancement capability is one of the core highlights of the RG660Qx series. Through modem capability upgrades and AI-enhanced Wi-Fi, along with a dedicated AI co-processor featuring 24 TOPS of computing power, this series of modules can easily realize intelligent interaction functions such as voice control. Additionally, it supports external AI computing power modules to further enhance edge-side data processing and intelligent decision-making capabilities, providing core computing support for scenario-based applications of smart terminals.
Besides AI capabilities, the RG660Qx series simultaneously reinforces all-scenario connectivity capabilities: it supports a variety of interfaces including USXGMII, USB, and PCIe, allowing deep cooperation with Wi-Fi chipsets to fully leverage the advantages of Wi-Fi 8 in network reliability and intelligence, significantly enhancing the application experience of devices such as 5G CPE and high-performance mobile hotspots.
The breakthrough in all-area coverage capabilities further underscores the technological foresight of the RG660Qx: the Quectel 5G module can be upgraded to support the NB NTN satellite communication function (requires specific hardware design), forming a complementary relationship with terrestrial network coverage, achieving stable connectivity in remote areas, oceans, deserts, and other locations without ground network availability.
Hassle-Free Hardware Upgrades Accelerating Industry Implementation
To accelerate industry adoption, the RG660Qx series is Pin-to-Pin compatible with Quectel’s previous 5G module series RG650x, allowing customers to use the same recommended Wi-Fi chips and physical layer chip solutions from the RG650x series without the need to reconstruct hardware design for swift upgrades, significantly simplifying R&D processes and optimizing supply chain efficiency. Meanwhile, Quectel can also provide high-performance antenna products and comprehensive technical support to help customers speed up product development and shorten the time to market.
From breakthroughs in 5G-A link performance to forward-looking interconnect strategies with Wi-Fi 8, along with synergies between AI enhancements and industry applications, the Quectel RG660Qx series not only demonstrates global leadership in communications technology but also establishes a foundation for next-generation smart terminal innovation through all-scenario coverage and flexible hardware compatibility. In the future, Quectel will continue to drive technological innovation, deepen industry collaboration, and accelerate the transition of 5G-A technology from “standard specifications” to “large-scale applications.”