3G/4G Module
More and more network providers are deploying LTE (Long-Term Evolution) networks worldwide, and some of them are upgrading the LTE network to LTE-advanced or even advanced Pro as time goes. To work with the LTE networks, many cellular module vendors presented their LTE modules to work with the LTE, LTE-A or LTE Advanced Pro networks. Since LTE is as the standard of 4G networks, LTE modules are also called 4G modules or 4G LTE modules. The 4G LTE modules are mostly integrated into other terminals or gadgets, so they are also called LTE embedded modules or 4G embedded modules.
4G Embedded Module Categories
With the developments of LTE technologies, LTE is divided into many branches as categories. From the basic LTE Category 3, the category is now developed to Cat.4, Cat.5 Cat.6, Cat.7, Cat.8, Cat.9, Cat.10, Cat.11, Cat.12, Cat.13, Cat.15, Cat.16, and Cat.18. From LTE Cat.6 to Cat 13, it’s in the range of LTE advanced networks. From Cat.15 to Cat.18, it’s in the range of LTE Advanced Pro. To support these LTE networks, the 4G embedded modules are consequently with corresponding LTE technologies. So the 4G modules are also called LTE cat.3 module, LTE Cat.6 module or LTE advanced pro module etc..
Since LPWA (low-power and wide-area) technology is adopted for IoT (Internet of Things), the three LTE divisions (LTE Cat.1, LTE Cat-M, LTE Cat NB-IoT) also need LTE modules to meet different requirements. The LTE Cat.1 module, LTE Cat-M module, and LTE Cat NB-IoT module have similar features but there are still many differences in the bandwidth, speeds, and applications. These LTE IoT modules are widely used in many fields.
4G Wireless Module Form Factor
The 4G wireless modules are embedded in many user equipments, so they are not in only one format. To meet different interfaces in the UEs, the 4G wireless modules are mainly in below form factors: Mini PCIe (mPCIe), M.2, SMT, B2B (Board-to-Board), LCC, LGA.
4G Cellular Module Vendors
To occupy more market share of LTE, many world famous vendors are competing seriously, in which Sierra Wireless, Qualcomm, Intel, Ericsson, Telit, Huawei, ZTE, SIMCOM, Quectel, MeiG smart, Novatel, Option, Anydata, AM Telecom, Cinterion, Longsung, Cheerzing, Digi, Gemalto, Fibocom, H3C, Lierda, MobileTek, Nimberlink, Pycom, Skywork, Lenovo etc are including. Most of them have a full range of LTE cellular modules, which could support not only the LTE basic to LTE advanced pro, but also the LTE IoT networks. The competition also furtherance the development of LTE technologies and renew of the 4G cellular modules.
If you want to buy 4G LTE Cellular modules, you can select one from below brands:
- > Sierra Wireless LTE Module List
- > Huawei 4G LTE Module List
- > ZTE 4G LTE Module List
- > Telit 4G LTE Module List
- > SIMCOM 4G LTE Module List
- > Quectel 4G LTE Module List
- > MeiG 4G LTE Module List
- > Intel 4G LTE Module List
- > Novatel 4G LTE Module List
- > Option 4G LTE Module List
- > AnyData 4G LTE Module List
- > Qualcomm 4G LTE Module List
- > AM Telecom 4G LTE Module List
- > Cinterion 4G LTE Module List
- > Ericsson 4G LTE Module List
- > LongSung 4G LTE Module List
- > Cheerzing 4G LTE Module List
- > Digi 4G LTE Module List
- > Gemalto 4G LTE Module List
- > Fibocom 4G LTE Module List
- > H3C 4G LTE Module List
- > Lierda 4G LTE Module List
- > MobileTek 4G LTE Module List
- > Pycom 4G LTE Module List
- > Skywork 4G LTE Module List
- > NimbeLink Skywire 4G LTE Module List
- > Lenovo 4G LTE Module List
>> etc...
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Huawei E3276 150Mbps Cat 4 LTE Surfstick
* Fast LTE Stick for FDD-LTE and TD-LTE networks
* UMTS and GSM/GPRS networks are backward
* LTE Cat4 DL at up to 150Mbps
* LTE UL up to 50Mbps
* Two External Antenna Interface
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ZTE MF833 4G LTE Cat4 USB Stick
* LTE Category 4 USB Stick
* Support LTE-FDD/TD-LTE/UMTS/GSM networks
* LTE-FDD: DL/UL 150/50Mbps(Category4)
* LTE-TDD: DL/UL 110+/11+Mbps
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Softbank 403ZT LTE USB Stick
* Form type: 4G USB Stick
* Chipset: Qualcomm
* Support FDD-LTE/TD-LTE/WCDMA/GSM networks
* Peak DL 187.5Mbps / UL 37.5Mbps
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Alcatel Link Key 4G IK40V
* 4G LTE Category 4 USB Modem
* SIM status: unlocked
* Chipset/platform: Qualcomm MDM9207
* Support 4G LTE FDD Band 1/4/7/8/20
* LTE DL 150mbps / UL 50mbps
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Huawei EM710 Industrial-Grade TD-LTE USB Dongle
* 4G LTE Category USB Dongle
* Support 4G TD-LTE bands 1.4G/1.8G
* Modulation: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
* SIM type: Soft SIM
* Speed: DL 100 Mbit/s, UL 50 Mbit/s
* MIMO Support
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Huawei EM720 Industrial Grade Mobile Hotspot
* 4G LTE Cat.4 Mobile Hotspot
* Maximum Rate: UL 50 Mbit/s; DL 100 Mbit/s
* Modulation: QPSK, 16QAM, and 64QAM
* Battery Capacity to 6000mAh, can charge other devices
* * PC Management
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ZTE MF832G 4G FDD/TD-LTE USB Datacard
* 4G LTE Category 4 USB datacard
* LTE DL 150mbps/UL 50mbps
* Chipset: Wisefone 7510
* Network Technology: TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/EDGE
* SIM Status: Unlocked
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ZTE MF833U 4G FDD/TD-LTE Cat4 USB Modem
* LTE Category 4 USB Stick
* Technology: TD-LTE/FDD-LTE/WCDMA
* Support 4G FDD-LTE Band 1/3/5/8 and TD-LTE Band 38/41
* Chipset/platform: Qualcomm MDM9207
* LTE DL 150mbps and UL 50mbps
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Huawei MS2372 4G LTE Cat.4 Industrial IoT Dongle
* LTE Cat.4 USB Dongle
* LTE: DL 150Mpbs / UL 50Mbps
* Control via AT Commands
* Online software upgrade
* Remotely manage the device via SMS (need customization)
* * Supported OS: Linux
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Alcatel One Touch L850V
* LTE Category 4 USB Stick* LTE DL 150Mbps/UL 50Mbps
* Chipset: Qualcomm MDM9225
* Support LTE Band 1/3/7/8/20
* Support up to 32GB Micro SD card
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D-Link DWM-157 3G HSPA+ USB Adapter
* 3G USB Dongle
* DL 21.6Mbps, UL 5.76Mbps
* Supports standard microSD cards up to 32 GB
* Standard 6-Pin SIM card interface
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D-Link DWM-222 4G LTE USB Adapter
* D-link 4G LTE USB Modem
* Support 4G LTE Band 2600/1800/800 Mhz
* 3GPP Rel-9 FDD-LTE Cat.4
* DL 150Mbps, UL 50Mbps
* SIM slot (6-pin)
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ZTE MF861 AT&T Velocity USB Stick(GSM Unlocked)
* LTE Cat6 USB Stick
* Chipset: Qualcomm MDM9240-1
* Support 4G LTE FDD Band B2/B4/B5/B12/B29/B30
* LTE DL 300Mbps, UL 50Mbps
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Inseego USB800 4G LTE Global USB Modem
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Alcatel IK41 4G LTE USB Dongle
* Chipset: Qualcomm MDM9207
* Category: LTE Cat4
* LTE DL 150Mbps, UL 40Mbps
* Two CRC-9 external antenna connectors
* FOTA Firmware updates: Yes
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Vodafone USB Connect 4G V2 IK41US
* LTE DL 150Mbps
* Chipset: Qualcomm MDM9207
* Support 4G LTE FDD B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B71
* 2x TS9 external antenna connectors
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ZTE MF833U1 4G LTE USB Dongle
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Verizon MiFi U620L 4G LTE USB Modem(Unlocked)
* Novatel 4G USB Modem
* Form Factor: USB Dongle
* Technology: 4G LTE Cat 4 with Fallback
* Support US 4G band 2, 4, 5, 13
* LTE DL 150Mbps, UL 50Mbps
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ZTE F30 LTE USB WiFi Dongle
* ZTE 4G USB WiFi Dongle
* LTE Category 4
* DL 150Mbps, UL 50Mbps
* WiFi can cover 20 meters
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