Quectel vs SIMCom vs u-blox: How to Choose a Module Brand
Quectel leads cellular volume, SIMCom wins on price, and u-blox owns positioning. How to pick a module brand for your design, roadmap and supply.
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08/27/2026
How to Choose a Cellular Module: The Specs and Design Points That Matter
A datasheet is a menu, not a verdict. Here is the shortlist of specs and design points that decide whether a cellular module works in your product: tier, bands, peak current, certification, lifecycle and thermal.
08/25/2026
Cellular Module Form Factor Guide: LGA vs M.2 vs Mini PCIe
LGA, M.2 and Mini PCIe change how a device is built, mounted and serviced. Here is how to pick the right cellular module form factor for your product, not just the spec.
08/24/2026
Edge AI Meets Cellular Modules: The Rise of the Smart Module
Smart modules were 2 percent of cellular IoT shipments in 2023 and are forecast to reach 10 percent by 2027. Here is what an AI-capable module actually does, the TOPS tiers, and when to design one in.
08/19/2026
2G/3G Sunset: A Practical Migration Roadmap for 2026
T-Mobile switched off the last US 2G network on August 3, 2026, and GSA counted 313 switch-offs by mid-year. Here is the market-by-market timeline and the migration checklist for IoT hardware.
08/18/2026
Wi-Fi HaLow: The Long-Range Wi-Fi Option for IoT
Wi-Fi HaLow runs 802.11ah in the sub-GHz band, reaches beyond 1 km and talks native IP. Here is how it compares with LoRa and NB-IoT, and where it wins in 2026.
08/14/2026