Skywire® Global LTE-M/NB-IoT Embedded Modem
sku: NL-SW-LTE-QBG95
The Skywire NL-SW-LTE-QBG95 embedded modem provides LTE-M (CAT M1) and NB-IoT (NB1, NB2) connectivity for global applications with fallback to 2G at lower power than the BG96 processor. It utilizes the Qualcomm 9205 chipset and Quectel BG95-M3 module. This embedded modem also includes an integrated GPS/GNSS radio. The NL-SW-LTE-QBG95 embeded modem is compatible with many of the world’s LTE-M and NB-IoT networks.
Skywire embedded modems dramatically reduce the cost, risks and timelines of IoT product development. With known-good RF engineering and fully validated software, Skywire allows you to focus on your application and not engineering cellular radios. Standardized connectivity gives you flexibility to update and alternate radios for new geographies, carriers and technologies. Further, our embedded modems are “End-Device Certified”, meaning your end-product will not need to go through the complex process of carrier certification. This is critical for the first release of your product and each iteration as you obtain market feedback. Skywire modems significantly reduce time-to-market and are ideal for product development through large-scale production. All Skywire modems are patented and backed by industry leading documentation and expert-level product support.
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Skywire Modems Comparison Chart
- Skywire Form-Factor
- Global 4G LTE CAT M1 NB-IoT with 2G fallback
- All RF Engineering contained within the modem
- Carrier End-Device certified
- U.FL port for antenna flexibility
- Direct module access via Serial UART or USB
- Verizon soldered down SIM and Micro-SIM 3FF slot
- Supports Power Save Mode and eDRX
- Multi-carrier support on a single device
- Skywire family pin compatibility
- RoHS compliant/Radio Equipment Directive
- Development kits available
- Global LTE coverage with 2G fallback
- Pin compatible with all Skywire modems
- GNSS support for GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
- Global hardware compatibility
- Dual SIM support
- Bundled Data Plan Available
- Throughput: LTE-M 589Kbps Download/1.2Mbps Upload | NB-IoT 136Kbps Download/150Kbps Upload
- Active Cell: 230mA (LTE) | 415mA (GSM)
- Average: TBD
- Peak: TBD
- Idle: TBD
- Sleep: TBD
- Supply Voltage: 3.4V-4.3V (3.8V nominal)
- I/O Voltage: 1.65V-5.5V
- Temperature Range: -40º to 85ºC
- Dimensions: 29mm x 33mm x 10.5mm
- RoHS compliant
Deployable Region
Global
Carriers
AT&T, Orange, Telstra, Telus, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vodafone, and more
Bands
LTE-M/NB-IoT
LTE-FDD: B1[2100], B2[1900] B3[1800], B4[1700], B5[850], B8[900], B12[700], B13[700], B14[700], B17[700], B18[850], B19[850], B20[800], B25[1900], B26[850], B27[850], B28[700], B31[450], B66[1700], B71[600]
GSM, EDGE,GPRS
GSM850, EGSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Documentation

Documents
Development Kit Reference Design
Application Notes
Sending and Receiving data with Socket Dials
Sending and Receiving data with PPP
Using GNSS Location Services
Sending and Receiving SMS messages
AWS IoT SSL/TLS Guide
Using Low Power Modes
Prototyping Considerations
Additional Quectel Resources
Windows Firmware Update Guide
QBG96 to QBG95 Migration Guide
Files & Drivers
Certifications
AT&T
Verizon
ROHS Compliance and REACH Declaration of Conformity
CE/RED (In-Progress)
Confidently Move Remote Data to the Cloud
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Development Kits
Skywire Development Kits allow direct Skywire embedded modem connection to your circuit board with everything you need for successful prototyping. Start developing today!
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Skywire Development Kits
NL-SWDK and NL-SWDK2
Quickly add cellular connectivity to your system or IoT product with the Skywire Development Kit and our Skywire Embedded Modems.
Our SWDK also includes an antenna, SIM Card, power supply, and debug cables so you can start developing faster.
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OptConnect Case Study
See How Our Customers Use Skywire
OptConnect provides managed end-to-end wireless solutions for tens of thousands of devices including ATMs, retail kiosks, and digital signage. Solutions include cellular network connectivity and a secure Network Operations Center that provides 24/7 service monitoring. OptConnect recognized an opportunity to expand its addressable market by developing an affordable and easy to install cellular end device…
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NL-SW-LTE-QBG95-B
Skywire, LTE-M, NB1, NB2, 2G fallback, with GNSS, Firmware BG95M3LAR02A03_01.009.01.009
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NL-SW-LTE-BG95-C
Skywire, LTE-M, NB1, NB2, 2G fallback, with GNSS, Firmware BG95M3LAR02A03_01.014.01.014
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NL-SWDK2
Skywire development kit version 2 includes baseboard, antenna, power supply, AT&T SIM card, and debug cables. (Does not include Skywire modem.)
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NL-SIM-VER-M1
SIM card, Tri-cut, 2/3/4FF, Verizon, LTE CAT-M1, Commercial Temp range
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NL-SIM-ATT-CTRI
SIM card, Tri-cut, 2/3/4FF, AT&T, 4G LTE, Commercial Temp range
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