Nordic Semiconductor debuts low-power nRF93M1 Cat 1 bis module at MWC 2026

Nordic Semiconductor, a global leader in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, unveils low-power nRF93M1 Cat 1 bis modules at Mobile World Congress 2026. 

Nordic Semiconductor is demoing the nRF93M1 module with LTE Cat 1 bis connectivity and its associated development kit. This will be part of Nordic’s suite of additions to its future-ready cellular IoT portfolio. 

“nRF93M1 delivers what customers have been asking for – a high‑quality, low-power Cat 1 bis module that’s smaller, easier to integrate, and built for the cloud from day one,” says Oyvind Birkenes, EVP Long-Range at Nordic Semiconductor. “It brings more performance with less complexity, giving developers a powerful, future‑ready platform.”

The nRF93M1 - The first from Nordic’s newest product family 

Bringing LTE Cat 1 bis connectivity to Nordic’s long-range portfolio, the nRF93M1 offers fully compatible regional and global module options for widespread, reliable, scalable IoT deployments. With the nRF54L host MCU reference design, evaluation kit, and open documentation, companies get a much faster development cycle, including quick bring-up, easier integration, and fewer technical barriers when moving from prototype to product. Ultra-low-power features ensure that battery-powered devices operate for years in the field, while standardized, Nordic-optimized interfaces and peripherals make it easy to slot the nRF93M1 into new and existing system designs.

Flexible design options for global deployments

The nRF93M1 is built for flexibility, supporting Wi Fi and cellular eCID location, multiple embedded peripherals, coexistence control, and multiple SIM options, including IoT eSIM (SGP.32) remote provisioning support and low-power SoftSIM. Global and regional regulatory and mobile operator certifications are ongoing to ensure compliance and accelerate time-to-market for customers.  

Power-efficient 4G performance for scalable IoT

“The nRF93M1 delivers reliable 4G performance with lower device complexity, broad coverage, and power-efficient operation – key advantages for scalable IoT deployments,” says Kristian Sæther, Senior Product Director Long-Range at Nordic Semiconductor. “Combining Nordic’s ease of use with Cat 1 bis connectivity empowers companies to build high‑performing devices today, while we continue to develop a further optimized eRedCap solution as the 5G ecosystem matures.”