Telit Cinterion, an enabler of end-to-end IoT solutions, has announced that its ME310M1-W1 module has received approval for use on the AT&T network. This certification enables IoT specialists and their clients to immediately utilise the ME310M1-W1 on AT&T’s LTE-M network, ensuring reliable performance as AT&T transitions its cellular infrastructure to 5G Massive IoT.
The ME310M1-W1, with dimensions of just 15×18 mm, is the first cellular Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) module based on Sony’s Altair ALT1350 chipset to receive AT&T’s approval. The ALT1350 chipset uniquely supports both unlicensed spectrum and satellite connectivity within a single package, facilitating faster development, reduced power consumption, and smaller device sizes while enabling new applications.
The ME310M1 is suited for various IoT applications, including smart utility meters, asset tracking, industrial sensors, and precision agriculture, all benefiting from a service life extending well beyond a decade.
This module is recognised for its exceptional power efficiency, significantly extending the lifespan of battery-powered IoT devices by enabling smaller sizes and longer battery life, thus reducing the need for frequent battery replacements. It supports flexible SIM technology, offering an embedded SIM (eSIM) within the module and is hardware-ready for an integrated SIM (iSIM), which streamlines manufacturing and deployment processes while providing enterprise-grade security through an integrated Secure Element (iSE).
Additionally, the ME310M1 supports short-range radio integration to seamlessly connect with mesh networks and operate across various air interface technologies. This flexibility provides additional deployment options both at installation and in the future. It also supports a range of location technologies, including Wi-Fi scan and GNSS, maximising flexibility for both indoor and outdoor positioning applications, such as tracking high-value medical equipment within hospital campuses.
Looking ahead, the ME310M1 is preparing for compliance with 3GPP Release 15/16/17 features, such as IoT data communication over non-terrestrial networks (NTN). This ensures future-proof flexibility to switch to satellite technology when cellular coverage is unavailable. The module also boasts value-added services and application hosting capabilities, which reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) and simplify design and operation throughout its lifecycle.
The ME310M1 supports all major LTE-M bands, making it ideal for systems integrators, device OEMs, and enterprises requiring a consistent module for various geographic deployments worldwide. As part of the award-winning xE310 family, the ME310M1 offers pin-to-pin compatibility with other Telit Cinterion modules, enabling integrators to design a single PCB layout and deploy multiple product variants.
“AT&T’s certification of Telit Cinterion’s ALT1350 based module is an important milestone towards a connected world with the Lowest Power Consumption Cellular IoT Solution,” said Dima Feldman, VP Product Management and Marketing at Sony Semiconductor Israel. “Partnering with Telit Cinterion will bring end-to-end solutions to the IoT market leveraging the ALT1350 SoC with a high level of integration, multiple radio and location technologies, and edge processing to build the most effective IoT devices.”
“The Telit Cinterion ME310M1 is an ideal choice for utilising AT&T’s industry-leading LTE-M network,” added Cameron Coursey, Vice President, AT&T Connected Solutions. “Whether it is precision agriculture, asset trackers, or smart meters, many IoT applications have business models that require zero touch after installation. The ME310M1 meets that requirement and does so while minimizing power usage.”
“AT&T’s certification of the ME310M1 is a milestone for our new portfolio of ultra-compact cellular LPWA modules powered by Sony’s Altair ALT1350 chipset,” concluded Jitender Vohra, Sr. Director Carrier Relations, Telit Cinterion. “The Telit Cinterion ME310M1 gives systems integrators, device OEMs, and their enterprise customers the confidence that their LPWA IoT applications can always accommodate additional connectivity options, whether it’s the latest 3GPP Release 17 NTN protocol or sub-1 GHz unlicensed spectrum.”
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