Fibocom has introduced a groundbreaking series of LTE Cat 1bis modules – LE270-CN/LE270-EU/LE270-LA, designed for the utility industries. These modules boast an ultra-compact size and ultra-low power consumption, making them ideal for smart electricity, water, and gas meters. With seamless 4G connectivity worldwide, these modules ensure unparalleled performance and reliability for smart metering solutions. Implementing the LE270 modules allows customers to leverage the benefits of Cat 1bis technology in device design, ensuring long-term product life cycle management.
The utility sector is witnessing a rapid digital transformation, fueled by the need for sustainable development and the imminent sunset of 2/3G technologies. Fibocom’s LTE Cat 1bis LE270 series empowers smart metering applications with cost-effective 4G connectivity, enabling efficient energy management, real-time meter reading, and enhanced grid visibility. With the smart meter market poised for significant growth, Fibocom’s modules are set to play a pivotal role in the deployment of over 1.06 billion smart meters globally by 2023.

Offering support for 4G bands in key markets like China, India, EU, and Latin America, the LE270 modules cater to the growing demand for smart metering solutions. The modules’ compact design, standby low-power mode, and support for various interfaces and software functionalities make them an optimal choice for IoT applications across industries like asset tracking, industrial connections, and smart retail.
Kevin Guan, Director of MTC Product Marketing at Fibocom, emphasized the importance of the LE270 series in enhancing smart metering deployments and ensuring long-term battery life. With its exceptional performance and power efficiency, the modules enable utility customers to collect, manage, and analyze meter data accurately, offering sustainable utility services to end-users.

The LE270 modules are now available for commercial deployment and have received certifications such as CE, FCC, and ANATEL. To learn more about these modules, visit Fibocom’s booth at Enlit Europe 2024 in Milan, Italy.
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