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NimbeLink Cat 1 bis Modem

Simplify Your Design.
Accelerate Your Launch.

Airgain’s Nimbelink Skywire® Cat 1 bis modems deliver end-device certified LTE connectivity with a compact footprint, integrated GNSS, and lower cost— helping you build faster and scale smarter.
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What Makes Cat 1 bis Different?

Cat 1 bis bridges the gap between Cat M and Cat 1—
giving you reliable LTE performance without unnecessary cost or complexity.

  • 10 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up — just like Cat 1
  • Single-antenna design — simpler hardware, smaller BOM
  • Certified for End-Applications — certified for AT&T and Verizon, compatible with global carriers
  • Skywire® compatible — drop-in upgrade for Cat M, Cat 1 or Cat 4 designs
  • Built-in GNSS — supports GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS

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Product Models

Model Region GNSS SIM Options Interfaces
NL-QC1bisWWG
Global
✅
Embedded + External (3FF)
UART, USB
NL-TC1bisNAG
North America
✅
Embedded + External (3FF)
UART, USB

Dev kits available for both SKUs.

Built for IoT Applications That Require:

Use Case

  • Logistics / Fleet Tracking
  • Industrial Monitoring
  • Smart Infrastructure
  • Telematics / Field Systems

Why Cat 1 bis Modem Is a Fit

  • GNSS + LTE + compact design = streamlined tracking devices
  • Easy to integrate, no external RF tuning, certified for NA/global
  • Moderate data, global coverage, and faster certification path
  • Supports real-time location data with consistent, cost-effective LTE

Why Teams Choose Cat 1 bis

Accelerate Time-to-Market

  • Certified for End-Applications—skip costly RF approvals
  • Evaluation kits and documentation to reduce onboarding time
  • Developer kits and tools to get started fast

Lower Total Cost

  • 20–30% lower cost than traditional Cat 1 modems
  • Single-antenna design reduces complexity and component count
  • Compact footprint (29.85 x 34.4 mm) fits into tighter spaces

Scale with Confidence

  • Skywire®-compatible footprint supports smooth upgrades
  • Built on proven Telit and Quectel LTE Cat 1 bis modules
  • Backed by Airgain’s expert technical support and integration tool

Development Kits

Evaluate and prototype quickly with Airgain Nimbelink Cat 1 bis development kits.

What’s Included:

  • USB and UART access
  • SIM card (where applicable)
  • LTE + GNSS antennas
  • Setup guide and quick-start documentation
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NimbeLink LTE CAT 1 bis (Quectel Module), Global, GNSS

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NimbeLink development kit version 2 includes baseboard, antenna, power supply, AT&T SIM card, and debug cables. (Does not include NimbeLink modem.)

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SIM card, Tri-cut, 2/3/4FF, AT&T, 4G LTE, Commercial Temp range

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SIM card, 3FF, Verizon, 4G LTE, Industrial Temp range

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3FF Commercial Temp range SIM card (2FF. 3FF, 4FF). Verizon

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Success Stories

By switching from Cat 1 to Cat 1 bis,

the team avoided new certifications, kept their Skywire® layout, and accelerated deployment across multiple geographies.

By switching from Cat 1 to Cat 1 bis,

the team avoided new certifications, kept their Skywire® layout, and accelerated deployment across multiple geographies.

By switching from Cat 1 to Cat 1 bis,

the team avoided new certifications, kept their Skywire® layout, and accelerated deployment across multiple geographies.

Ready to Build Smarter?

Cat 1 bis helps you reduce certification overhead, accelerate integration, and hit your cost targets- without compromising on performance.

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