T-Mobile Certifies Sequans’ Calliope 2 Cat 1bis Chip and Module

Sequans’ Calliope 2 Cat 1bis platform, which includes the Calliope 2 chip and GC02S1 module, has been certified for use on T-Mobile’s commercial network. Certification by T-Mobile assures device makers that the technology meets T-Mobile’s performance, interoperability and feature requirements, enabling them to bring end devices to market faster. Cat 1bis is a version of LTE Cat 1 technology, designed to reduce cost and complexity by requiring only a single antenna. It is a universally available technology that has been optimized for cost and power consumption while retaining the high reliability and low latency of original Cat 1 technology. Typical applications for Cat 1bis include vehicle telematics, security and alarm systems, asset monitoring, payment systems, and healthcare devices. One of the first Sequans customers to adopt Calliope 2 is Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions. Geotab selected Calliope 2 as part of its product strategy because, in addition to its cost and power advantages, it is available on any LTE network, making it ideal for telematics applications.

Calliope 2 Cat 1bis Platform Description

The Calliope 2 platform is designed for critical IoT applications. It supports the optimized Cat 1bis standard, delivers ultra-low power consumption, and can be deployed on any LTE network. It delivers remarkably high levels of security and reliability. The Calliope 2 chip is designed in Europe and manufactured in Taiwan. The Calliope 2 GC02S1 module is assembled in Vietnam.

• Data rate: up to 10 Mbps DL and 5 Mbps UL
• Industrial grade with extended temperature support
• Lowest power consumption of 1µA
• Open SDK for customer applications
• VoLTE (coming soon)
• Compatible with Sequans Monarch 2 LTE-M/NB-IoT platform for easy migration among Cat 1, LTE-M, NB-IoT

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